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Fascinating finds from declassified docs

How journalists get hold of declassified documents, and why they are important.

We look at how journalists get their hands on declassified documents, and how the release of these files can inform us about the true workings of government. 成人论坛 correspondent Sanchia Berg and Phil Tinline, a producer of historical documentaries for the 成人论坛, tell us about some of the memorable documents they鈥檝e come across, and how perusing the archives can offer valuable insight into the events of the past.

The Global Story brings you trusted insights from 成人论坛 experts around the world, with Katya Adler. We鈥檙e keen to hear from you, wherever you are in the world. #TheGlobalStory We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell The Global Story. Email us at theglobalstory@bbc.com You can also message us or leave a voice note on WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480.

Today鈥檚 episode of The Global Story was made by Charlotte McDonald and Tom Kavanagh. The technical producer was Mike Regard. The assistant editor is Sergi Forcada Freixas and the senior news editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

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