Argentine prosecutor who accused president found dead
Manoel Giffoni
Press TV, Buenos Aires
The body of Alberto Nisman was found in his apartment near the capital. He died of a gunshot wound. Last week he accused President Kirchner of obstructing an investigation into the AMIA Jewish center bombing in 1994. Nisman was due to appear before the National Congress on Monday where a special session had been convened to question the prosecutor. Despite his death, lawmakers decided to hold the meeting anyway to address the case
On a press conference, members of the ruling party urged the judicial authorities not only to probe into Nisman’s death, but also clarify the entire AMIA case.
Under pressure from the US and Israel, Argentina formerly accused Iran of being behind the attack. Tehran had categorically denied any involvement. Last January, Tehran and Buenos Aires signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly probe the case.
Nisman’s allegations had been under fierce scrutiny in Argentina, especially after INTERPOL refuted them and the media revealed the prosecutor's connections with the intelligence services and the US Embassy.
The coroner's office confirmed that no one was involved in the death of Prosecutor Nisman. Security sources say all signs show he committed suicide. Meanwhile, President Cristina Kirchner has announced that the files related to the AMIA probe will be declassified without restrictions.
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