Special Forces Kinshasa | Green Berets

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Oct 29, 2024

James Stejskal, an ex-CIA operative and former Green Beret, shares gripping tales from his time in Zaire during political upheaval and the onset of the AIDS crisis. He navigates the chaos as tensions surge under dictator Mobutu Sese Seko, focusing on the critical role of the American embassy amidst violence. Intriguing anecdotes reveal dining under duress, security challenges, and the unexpected romance in a perilous setting. Stejskal paints a vivid picture of personal sacrifice and the complexities of safeguarding a nation in crisis.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Turmoil in Zaire: Chaos and Conflict

01:49 • 14min

Navigating Danger: Life and Evacuation in Kinshasa

15:46 • 2min

Navigating Danger: Security and Romance in Kinshasa

18:13 • 8min

Dining Under Duress

26:13 • 4min

Turbulence and Ties in Central Africa

30:15 • 13min

Surveillance State: East Germany's Control Mechanisms

43:33 • 3min