Germany shaken by espionage and treason allegations
The former head of Germany's foreign intelligence service, the BND, has been accused of spying for a foreign country.
According to DW, the former head of Germany's foreign intelligence service, the BND, has been accused of spying for a foreign country.
Never before has a German official of August Hanning's stature been accused of treason.
This world story centres on Germany. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include BND, German and August Hanning.
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- BND, German, August Hanning
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