Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R000900170006-9 SECRET/STIPPLED/NOFORN Working paper Proj. no: 9027 Date: 15 May 1990 Viewer: 003 session: 001 Monitor: O11 Time: 1245-1338 Summary of Information Site is structure in a warm, seemingly humid area with occasional shade trees reminiscent of banana or palm trees. There are green-covered rolling hills not far away, and an expanse of water. The structure is large (larger than a regular house), masonry construction, a dirty white or beige in color; it seems to be very rectangular, tall, solid, with a portico at the front entrance--the entrance is slightly recessed, covered over with an awning or slightly projecting roof. The structure itself fronts on a relatively quiet street. The structure seems to he part of a sort of compound--it has wings attached or outbuildings associated in close proximity, and there is a sense of courtyard or a rather spacious back yard surrounded by a solid wail or substantial fence. There is a smaller outbuilding to the rear. The site gives the impression of an old colonial-era villa ina third-world former colony, as if the French used to be here. It is in a built up area, though not heavily so, with the air of an old “provincial capital.” The language spoken here is not English. When one faces the front of the structure, to the right and rear of the main building is a room of great significance to those who occupy the structure. All but one means of access to this room have been sealed, and the one serviceable door is Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R000900170006-9
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R000900170006-9 lecked securely and checked on periodically by people responsible. The room seems to share a common wall with the courtyard. Some natural light enters the room from higher up, either through a transom or skylight. It was difficult to access in detail the contents of the room, but several impressions were available that may be connected with the interior of the room. There was a sense of “serried rows” of what seemed to be bags or containers made of burlap-like material: the material was rough, fibrous, uniform in texture, and a brownish color. The hags were reminiscent of beanbags, in that they gave when pushed against, but seemed filled with many small, roundish, hard, shiny nodules that were dark, somewhat reddish-brown in color. There was also a brief impression of "recumbent people” within the room, spaced not too far apart. People associated with the site seem predominantly or exclusively male, united by some common factor such as kinship, ethnicity, or common goal or purpose that keeps them loosely cohesive as a group. Leadership structure is somewhat in flux-- it has a lot to do with charisma and perceived potency as a leader. The top leaders are clearly in power, but lower down it can sometimes be a bit indeterminate. This “group” operates without the direct approval of the government of the country within which they reside. There seems to be approximately 20 or so people involved at this locale overall. They come and go, but there are always sufficient around to keep an eye on things and deal with most threats/emergencies; others can get there fairly soon if necessary as back-up. In general, the people involved Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R000900170006-9
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