Recently declassified files related to the 1963 assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, published on the website of the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration, have sparked fresh discussions about the CIA’s global operations. A post on X by the Russian-backed network RT claims that these files reveal the existence of multiple secret CIA bases worldwide, including one in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Commonly referred to as “black sites,” such facilities are used for intelligence operations, including surveillance, covert missions, and, in some cases, the detention and interrogation of individuals suspected of terrorism or espionage. While the CIA’s presence in various regions is well-documented, the disclosure of a base in Colombo adds a new layer of intrigue to its historical footprint.
According to the list cited in the X post, the New York division of the CIA maintained secret bases in several key locations, including Kolkata and New Delhi in India, Rawalpindi in Pakistan, Tehran in Iran, Seoul in South Korea, and Tokyo in Japan. The alleged presence of these covert bases highlights the agency’s extensive reach and operational influence across multiple regions.
While the authenticity and implications of these files remain a topic of debate, their release has reignited interest in the CIA’s historical activities and its role in shaping global geopolitics.
