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         Site is a foreign military compound disguised to fit in
    with its surrounding urban setting. Nearby are fields and
    irrigation ditches; women wash clothes in communal groups.
    Religion/ritual plays an important part in daily life here.
    Concertina wire seems to enclose part or all of the site.
         The main building within the compound has several levels.
    There are other buildings of various shapes /sizes /construction
    including several that resemble quonset huts. Access to one
    large building is particularly restricted. Powerful electronic
    equipment is in use within (NFI). A classroom is also present
    in the compound.
         Personnel at this site are engaged in a covert, officially
    sanctioned mission of a military/scientific-technical nature.
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Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789ROO0100030005-3