What happened to Mehdi Ben Barka? New book shines light on 60-year mystery

France 24CenterEN 1 min read 100% complete by Stuart NORVALOctober 29, 2025 at 04:49 PM

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The disappearance of Moroccan opposition politician Mehdi Ben Barka from Paris streets 60 years ago has been detailed in a new book by Ronen Bergman and Stephen Smith titled "L’Affaire Ben Barka". The incident occurred just one day before he was scheduled to meet with the French President at the Élysée Palace, shocking both France and Morocco. Since his disappearance, numerous theories have emerged, implicating various entities including Mossad and the CIA. The authors discuss their findings in an interview with FRANCE 24's Perspective program, shedding light on a mystery that has captivated political life for six decades.

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