F-2002-00664 INITIAL REQUEST

• Document Type: FOIA
• Collection: FOIA Collection
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 00769200
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: U
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: July 13, 2023
• Document Release Date: December 12, 2022
• Case Number: F-2018-01039
• Publication Date: April 30, 2002

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Associated Press
Randy R. Herschaft
Invostlgatva Researcher
Business N eviz
April 30, 2002
Central Intelligence Agency
Kathryn I. Dyer
POTA and Privacy Coordinator
Washington, D.C. 20505
Fax Number 703-613:0Of
Dear Ms. Dyer:
Pursuant to the federal Freedom of Information Act
and the 'Electronic MIA amendments, 3 U.S.C. 552. The
Anscciated Press requests any and all documents relating
to "Operation Cyclone" and United States financing
maerassas (religious schools) in Pakistan as part of that
plan.
It begin on July 3, 3.979 when the Carter Adminintration'
authorised money to create a movement that would spread
Islamic fundamentalism in Central Asia to destabiline the
Soviet Union. The Central Intelligence Agency codenamed
this "Operation Cyclone". When the Soviets pulled out in
1969, the Snob administration ended Operation Cyclone.
request a waiver of all fees for this request.
Disclonure of the requested information to me is in the
public interest because it is likely to contribute
significantly to public understanding of the operations or
activities of the government and is not primarily in my
commercial interest. The Associated Press is a not-for-
profit corporation and is the collective representative of
virtually all news organizations in the United States.
am willing to pay fees for this request up to a
maximum of $20. If you estimate that the fees will exceed
this limit, please inform me first by supplying me with an
itemized list of charges.
50 flookoteller PlazH, New York, NY 10020 212 821-5411 Fax [phone]
Internet: randy_horechaft(t)ap nrg
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ApAssociated Press
Randy R. Herschaft
Investigative Researcher
Business News
April 30, 2002
Central Intelligence Agency
Kathryn I. Dyer
FOIA and Privacy Coordinator
Washington, D.C. 20505
Fax Number 703-613,10.7
Dear MS. Dyer:
Pursuant to the federal Freedom of Information Act
and the Electronic FOIA amendments, 5 U.S.C. 552. The
Associated Press requests any and all documents relating
to "Operation Cyclone" and United States financing
madrassas (religious schools) in Pakistan as part of that
plan.
It begin on July 3, 1979 when the Carter Administration
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Soviet Union. The Central Intelligence Agency codenamed
this "Operation Cyclone". When the Soviets pulled out in
1989, the Bush administration ended Operation Cyclone.
I request a waiver of all fees for this request.
Disclosure of the requested information to me is in the
public interest because it is likely to contribute
significantly to public understanding of the operations or
activities of the government and is not primarily in my
commercial interest. The Associated Press is a not-for-
profit corporation and is the collective representative of
virtually all news organizations in the United States.
I am willing to pay fees for this request up to a
maximum of $20. If you estimate that the fees will exceed
this limit, please inform me first by supplying me with an
itemized list of charges.
50 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10020 212 621-5411 Fax [phone]
Internet: randy herschaftaDao.ora
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40411Associated Pness
Randy A. Herschaft
Investigative Researcher
Business News
As you know the Freedom of Information Law requires
that an agency respond to a request within twenty business
days of receipt of a request. Therefore, I would appreciate
a response as soon as possible and look forward to hearing
from you shortly.
If for any reason any portion of my request is denied,
please inform me of the reasons for the denial in writing
and provide the name and address of the person or body to
whom an appeal should be directed.
In the event that you determine that some portion of a
file is exempt from release, I request that you release any
reasonably segregable portion of the documents which is not
exempt. I, of course, reserve my right to appeal such
decisions.
Thank you for your assistance.
Very Truly Yours,
Randy R. Herschaft
Associated Press
50 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY 10020
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-mail randy [e-mail]
50 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10020 212 621-5411 Fax [phone]
Internet: randy herschaftgap.org
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