Paris: The authors of a new book exploring the long-standing murder mystery of Moroccan opposition politician Mehdi Ben Barka have shared insights with FRANCE 24. Ben Barka’s disappearance from the streets of Paris sixty years ago, just a day before he was scheduled to meet with the French President at the Élysée Palace, has left a lasting impact on political life in both France and Morocco. The incident has sparked numerous theories over the years, with some involving the Israeli secret service Mossad and the CIA.

According to France24.com, authors Ronen Bergman and Stephen Smith discussed their findings in their book “L’Affaire Ben Barka”, or the “Ben Barka Affair”. The disappearance remains one of the most intriguing mysteries, with a multitude of speculations but no definitive answers. The authors aim to provide new perspectives and insights into the events surrounding the disappearance and the potential involvement of international agencies.