Now it turns out that the US was probably bugging Hans Bilx's offices in New York. This comes amid allegations we did the same to Kofi Annan.
"As well as the claim that Mr Annan was bugged, another former secretary general, Boutros-Boutros Gali, also expressed suspicions yesterday. Richard Butler, a predecessor of Mr Blix as chief UN weapons inspector, joined in too, saying it was "plainly silly" to think his phone calls were not being monitored during his tenure."
These are our allies. How would you feel if your friends felt the need to bug your house?
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