Daniel Ellsberg, the man known for leaking the Pentagon Papers, has died at age 92.
The history-making whistleblower's actions revealed long-time government doubts and deceit during the Vietnam War and inspired acts of retaliation by Richard Nixon that helped lead to the president's resignation.
Mr Ellsberg, who announced in February that he was terminally ill with pancreatic cancer, died on Friday morning, AP reported, citing a letter from his family released by a spokeswoman.
Until the early 1970s, when he revealed that he was the source for the stunning media reports on the 47-volume, 7,000-page Defence Department study on the US role in South-East Asia, Mr Ellsberg was a well-placed member of the government-military elite.
He was a Harvard graduate and self-defined “Cold Warrior” who served as a private and government consultant on Vietnam throughout the 1960s.
Mr Ellsberg also risked his life on the battlefield, received the highest security clearances, and came to be trusted by officials in Democratic and Republican administrations.
After he leaked the Pentagon Papers, Henry Kissinger called Mr Ellsberg “the most dangerous man in America”.
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If you go...
Fly from Dubai or Abu Dhabi to Chiang Mai in Thailand, via Bangkok, before taking a five-hour bus ride across the Laos border to Huay Xai. The land border crossing at Huay Xai is a well-trodden route, meaning entry is swift, though travellers should be aware of visa requirements for both countries.
Flights from Dubai start at Dh4,000 return with Emirates, while Etihad flights from Abu Dhabi start at Dh2,000. Local buses can be booked in Chiang Mai from around Dh50
How to apply for a drone permit
- Individuals must register on UAE Drone app or website using their UAE Pass
- Add all their personal details, including name, nationality, passport number, Emiratis ID, email and phone number
- Upload the training certificate from a centre accredited by the GCAA
- Submit their request
What are the regulations?
- Fly it within visual line of sight
- Never over populated areas
- Ensure maximum flying height of 400 feet (122 metres) above ground level is not crossed
- Users must avoid flying over restricted areas listed on the UAE Drone app
- Only fly the drone during the day, and never at night
- Should have a live feed of the drone flight
- Drones must weigh 5 kg or less
