Snowden espionage reports from the UK to the NSA, ie, for the US, the birthplace of massive spying.
United States presents itself as the cradle of espionage in recent years. But there were leaks in 2013 by the former employee of the CIA Edward Snowden. In them, he stated that the US was carrying out monitoring operations and massive spying within its borders. Now Snowden espionage reports from the UK to the NSA. So Erbol Digital exposes the web. According to Engadget adds the platform, the British territory have lent their base Menwith Hill in support of the NSA. The aim of these two have been countries with which Britain had no conflict. States located in the Middle East and North Africa. USA has used tools Yorkshire base for their own purposes. Espionage operations, capture and murder are just some of the missions operated by the North American country and the UK.
A decisive basis
The National Security Agency, NSA, has worked with other governments, either openly or covertly. This week, Snowden leaks confirm the support of UK to US state. Espionage operations, capture and killing of individuals has been developed thanks to the Menwith Hill base. It is located north of England, Yorkshire, since its inception in the early 50 The reason for its creation was the Soviet spy communications. Pioneering aerial
spy shop, ie satellite, had its resurgence following the 11S. Now Snowden argues that Menwith Hill programs and tools contained therein were used by the NSA. And this was developed with knowledge and consent of the United Kingdom. Therefore, this place has become the most important US foreign base.
Spying from British soil
Menwith Hill from offensive actions have been undertaken hand US and UK approval. Spying missions have been undertaken in areas difficult to reach or to countries considered enemies of war. Examples of the territories affected are the Middle East, Yemen, Pakistan and Somalia. Tools and programs of the British base have been used for some catches and killings of suspected terrorist leaders. The base is capable of storing and intercept more than 300 million emails and calls a day. UK has allowed British resources are used on British soil against nations with which there was no conflict. British country says that only provides support in the US fight against terrorism.
Tools used in operating
The northern base of Menwith Hill, the Americans used various tools and programs. Depending on the operating and mission, the NSA made use of one system or another. One of the most used has been called FORNSAT. This makes use of powerful communications antennas spying as jump between different foreign satellites. With it you can locate and monitor wireless communications. Some examples would be calls between mobile phones or data traffic from certain WiFi networks. Its high storage capacity and interception allows to find the exact location of groups or individuals. The other two favorite shows are ghosthunter NSA and ghostwolf. Both have been involved in operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, and also in countries where there is no US-declared war.
Violation of Human Rights
The documents leaked by Snowden expose a violation of the European Convention on Human Rights. For it states that "no one shall be deprived of his life intentionally" guilty except under a Court. In addition, the actions of the US and UK open a debate on the actions of the first outside its borders. A fortiori if international rights are violated and to countries where there is no conflict attacking.