“Languages?”
“Somali and Afar are the native tongues. Many speak French or Arabic. Most people who work in the tourist areas also speak English.”
“Do we have agents in the area?”
“One. Others move in and out of the city frequently, as it’s a major hub for sea and air travel. The agent on station is . . .” Filburt paused and considered how to make his point. This was a delicate issue. “The agent is unconventional, but he has an excellent working relationship with the French and an impressive record of success.”
“Can we utilize the American troops in the area?”
“State and Defense want to keep their hands clean on this, and, frankly, the troops at Lemonnier are support personnel. They aren’t combat troops or Green Beret. They may be of help with communications or equipment. Don’t expect
