Request for Declassification and Release of CIA Records Pertaining to the Death of Ahmed Abdi Godane

Central Intelligence Agency
Office of Public Affairs
Washington, D.C. 20505
Email: foia@ucia.gov

Re: Freedom of Information Act Request

Dear Office of Public Affairs,

Subject: Request for Declassification and Release of CIA Records and Cable Communications Pertaining to the Death of Ahmed Abdi Godane

Under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. § 552), I request the release and, where necessary, declassification of records and cable communications held by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) related to the operation resulting in Ahmed Abdi Godane’s death, approximately during August to September 2014, in or near Barawe, Somalia.

I specifically seek:

1. Intelligence Assessments: Reports on Ahmed Abdi Godane and the operation.
2. Aerial Surveillance: Footage from CIA assets.
3. Operational Communications: Briefings and communications involving CIA personnel on the planning and execution.
4. After-action Analysis: Reports, analyses, or reviews on the operation’s effectiveness and outcomes.
5. Interagency Correspondence: Communications between the CIA and other U.S. intelligence or defense agencies.
6. Cable Files: Diplomatic cables or secure communications related to the operation, Godane, or Al-Shabaab.

Legal Basis for Declassification: Executive Order 13526, Section 3.1(d); Wiener v. United States; Department of Defense v. FLRA; Environmental Protection Agency v. Mink.

FOIA Compliance: Department of Justice v. Tax Analysts; NLRB v. Robbins Tire & Rubber Co.; Wilner v. National Security Agency.

Fee Considerations: Enclosed is a Fee Waiver request, highlighting public interest.

Response for Denials: If denied, I request a detailed justification, citing specific FOIA exemptions as per 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(6)(A)(i).

Enclosures:

• Fee Waiver Letter

Correspondence Tracking: Please assign a unique FOIA request number.

I await your response within the 20-day statutory period mandated by FOIA.

Sincerely,

Jordan Lassiter