CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN - 1959/11/24

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Approved for Release: 2020/02/21 CO2989934 Ir 4.1G%�MC I vuol Nis0 IrlaCtIMENT NO. A� - NO CHANGE IN CLASS, /2 DEtLASSIFIED CLAM Vi WED TO T S NEXT RE YREV DATE" _..a.0.10, 101 "rE ,41011-1980 NEVI/WEN' 24 November 1959 3.3(h)(2) rf Copy No.. C 5 3.5(c) CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN' -TOP-SECRET fi(prrLed for Release: 2020/02/21 CO2989934r Approved for Release: 2020/02/21 CO2989934 Approved for Release: 2020/02/21 CO2989934. Approved for =1: 270/02/21 CO2989934 *mai 'Noe Approved for Release: 2020/02/21 CO2989934 Approved for Release: 2020/02/21 CO2989934 V. pi 24 NOVEMBER 1959 L THE COMMUNIST BLOC Large number of Iraqi students arrive in Moscow to begin studies; evidence mount- ing that nonbloc students dissatisfied with bloc education program. II. ASIA-AFRICA Harnmarskjold urging Laos to make some gesture of accommodation to bloc and to accept economic aid from all UN mem- bers, Sukarno tells Chinese Communist ambas- sador that ban on alien merchants in coun- tryside will be implemented whether Pei-- ping likes it or not. Algeria orating. 41- 4- � deteri- 'MP g17PDFT Approved for Release: 2020/02/21 CO2989934 CENTrAC INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN 24 November 1959 DAILY BRIEF I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC Communist Bloc - Foreign Students: Approxmately 300 Iraqi students arrived in Moscow in early November under the recently ratified Soviet-Iraqi cultural agreement. The number is significant, in view of the fact that there was a to- tal of 600 students from all nonbloc countries in Moscow. Most of the Iraqis will begin studies on the undergraduate level and will remain for a period of five years, including six months to one year of Russian-language training. Mean- while, Soviet and other bloc authorities are plagued by dis- satisfaction among foreign students attending bloc schools, and accumulating evidence indicates that the bloc's foreign student programs are falling short of their goal of influenc- ing these students along pro-Communist lines. Indian s now in the USSR reportedly have asked to return home. H. small number of Iraqi students who arrived recently in Peiping to begin studies are "in a state of utter despair," ac- cording to a message of 9 November. (Page 1) II. ASIA-AFRICA Hammarskjold-Laos:(UN Secretary General Hammar- skjold's recent talks with Laotian officials suggest that he still favors some type of negotiated settlement or at least some gesture by Vientiane toward the Communist bloc which would emphasize Laotian neutrality. According to Laotian Prime Minister Phouir Hammarskjold specifically mentione Laotian acceptance of mediation by India,, indefinite postpone- ment of the impending trials of pro-Communist leaders, and willingness to accept economic assistance from all UN members. British policy makers also continue to believe that nego- tiations between the Communist bloc and Laos could lead toward a settlement of the dissident problem in Laos) (Page 2) TOP SECREF AApproved for Release: 2020/02/21 CO2989934r Approved for Release: 2020/02/21 CO2989934. 1 V A Approved for Release: 2020/02/21 CO2989934 _ _ _ _ _ *NO Indonesia - Communist China: LPresident Sukarno told the Chinese Communist ambassador on 20 November that Indonesia Will implement the ban on alien retailers in rural areas whether the Chinese like it or not, according to Foreign Minister Suban- drio. Sukarno stated he would listen to no further objections at this time on this subject. Referring to the Chinese Embassy of- ficial who has been particularly active in trying to obstuct the Indonesian decree, Subandrio told the American ambassador that Indonesia planned to find a way to get rid of him without declaring him persona non grata;) (Page 3) Algeria: the military situation "continues to deteriorate on all planes" in northeast- ern Algeria. serious shortages of materiel and the isolation of 3,000 of its troops in Tunisia, factors partly attributable to French border barriers. While the rebels have often shown themselves capable of outlasting French offensives, a progressive deterioration of their military position in Algeria is likely to imnsir their bar- gaining position with the French. The 2nd Military District, recently characterized by the French as the "last remaining" cohesive military district has lately een subjected to increased French pressure. (Page 4) (Map) 24 Niv 59 DAILY BRIEF ii TOP SECRET VA AApproved for Release: 2020/02/21 CO2989934r A Approved for Release: 2020/02/21 CO2989934 THE COMMUNIST BLOC voloo Dissatisfaction Among Foreign Students at Communist Bloc Schools The USSR and other bloc countries continue to be plagued by dissatisfaction among foreign students attending advanced bloc educational institutions. While students from Western countries have expressed their frustrations only to other West- erners, those from underdeveloped countries�notably Africans, followed closeW by the Arabs--have voiced their irritation on occasion to bloc educational authorities. The bloc's foreign student programs appear to be falling short of their goal of win- ning "dedicated adherents" to Communism. Accumulating ev- idence points to hostility on the part of many students toward their host country, and to the development by some of outright anti-Communist attitudes. UAR student complaints over conditions in the bloc were partially responsible for Cairo's decision this summer to send about 250 students to Western�especially American�schools. Under the Soviet-UAR cultural agreement for 1960,which was concluded on 21 November, approximately 300 UAR students-- about half the total of last year--will attend Soviet schools "at UAR request," according to Radio Moscow. Resentment among the approximately 15 Indian students in Moscow continues over the political atmosphere, educational restrictions, living conditions, and difficulties in learning Russian, according to an Indian student who has furnished reliable informa- tion in the past. He claimed that "every Indian student in Moscow has asked his government to recall him to India." Some 300 Iraqi students arrived in Moscow in early Novem- ber under the recently, ratified Soviet-Iraqi cultural exchange agreement. Most of the group will begin studies on the under- graduate level after six months to a year of Russian-language training, and are scheduled to spend a total of five years. Four- teen Iraqis arrivediconcurrentlyin Communist China, some of the group were "in a state of utter despair" and wished to return home. send no more students until there was assurance that they could "endure the life here." --TaP-SEC-44 24 Nov 59 CFNITI?Al INTELLIC*NCE RULLFTIN Approved for Release: 2020/02/21 CO2989934 Page 1 Approved for Release: 2020/02/21 CO2989934 NEW II. ASIA-AFRICA CHammarskjold's Plans for Laos UN Secretary General Hammarskjold's recent talks with Laotian officials suggest that he still favors some type of negotiated settlement or at least some gesture by Vientiane toward the Communist bloc which would emphasize Laotian neutrality. According to Laotian Prime Minister Phoui, Hammarskjold would devise an over-all economic develop- ment plan to be financed by contributions from "any or all UN members." Phoui fears that this would involve Laotian acceptance of economic assistance from the Soviet bloc and open the country to Communist agents. Hammarskjold also brought up the question of reactivat- ing the International Control Commission but, in the face of continued opposition from Phoui, asked why Laos could not at least accept mediation by India. The secretary general dwelt constantly on the impending trials of pro-Communist leaders and urged the Laotian Government to postpone the trials in- definitely in order to maintain maximum sympathy of friendly nations. British policy makers also continue to incline toward ne- gotiations between the Communist bloc and Laos as a means to settlement, despite their desire for Western unity and their recent rejection of the Soviet proposal for an international con- ference. Foreign Secretary Lloyd has reiterated in Parlia- ment his government desire for a neutral Laos. The govern- ment's rejection of an international conference may be subjected to a more searching Labor attack in Parliament. 24 Nov 59 CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN Approved for Release: 2020/02/21 CO2989934 Page 2 Approved for Release: 2020/02/21 CO2989934 ../ /-411,11.A.4 A Indonesi n Pitigident Rejects Further Chinese Communist Protests LPresident Sukarno underscored Indonesia's firmness in its recent relations with Peiping when he told the Chinese Commu- nist ambassador on 20 November that, despite Peiping's objec- tions, Djakarta will implement its decree banning alien retail- ers in rural areas. Indonesian Foreign Minister Subandrio� who described the interview to the American ambassador, said Su- karno had not given an inch and had been even tougher than he, Subandrio, had been. Sukarno told the Chinese ambassador he would listen to no further objections to the Indonesian ban at this time but would consider complaints after a lapse of four months. When the am- bassador accused Sukarno of playing into the hands of Western imperialists, the President told him he needed no advice on this subject. He said that Indonesians, when accused by foreigners of making mistakes, were likely to re-examine their actions but were capable of "coming back hard" if no fault were found and the critic persisted. Sukarno refused to lift restrictions on the movements of Chinese Embassy personnel but agreed to release a Chinese consul general placed under house arrest by the Indonesian Army for obstructing the decree in West Java. Subandrio said the government would find a way to ease him out of the country without declaring him persona non grata. The Indonesian Communist party, which has been placed in an embarrassing position by Peiping's pressure on the Indonesian Government for repeal of the decree, has charged that the Indo- nesian Army is responsible for the Sino-Indonesian tension. A party statement of 21 November accused the West Java army command of implementing the decree in a manner which opposed the spirit of the Sino-Indonesian joint communique of early Octo- ber, issued when Subandrio visited Peiping. This criticism of the army may provoke further army measures to limit Commu- nist party activity. 24 Nov 59 CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN Page 3 Approved for Release: 2020/02/21 CO2989934 Approved for Release: 2020/02/21 CO2989934 NNW %If MOROCCO -ALGERIA SRA I SARA At1 antic MAURITANIA 91123 6 FRANCE ALGERIA 30789 290. U MAN YUGo, a ITALY LI3 iSIA editerranean Sea SOIJOAN NIGER Approved for Release: 2020/02/21 CO2989934 Approved for Release: 2020/02%21 CO2989934 i�-� %.1.-4 *ow' Algerian Rebel Military Difficulties The military situation "continues to deteriorate on 11 planes" in northeastern Algeria. "our torces are diminishing from day to day," and that the situa- tion with respect to supplies "continues to grow worse." The rebel commander deplores the immobilization of some 3,000 of his soldiers on the Tunisian side of the Morice Line border barrier and criticizes the rebel high command in Tunis for failing to arrange their return andioriailing to deliver promised supplies. In a statement released on 20 November, however, rebel Vice Minister Belkacem Krim insisted that the rebel army was more powerful than ever and fully capable of continuing the war. While the rebels have repeatedly demonstrated a capacity for outlasting French offensives, a gradual erosion of their military capabilities over the past nine months ap- pears to have damaged their bargaining position vis-a-vis the French. Wilaya II, recently characterized by the French as the only "cohesive" military district of the six in Algeria, has lately been subrcted to increased military pressure. 24 Nov 59 CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN Approved for Release: 2020/02/21 CO2989934 Page 4 Approved for Release: 2020/02/21 CO2989934 41, IV � ILaiI � I I ar ia Noe' THE PRESIDENT The Vice President Executive Offices of the White House Special Assistant for National Security Affairs Scientific Adviser to the President Director of the Budget Director, Office of Defense and Civilian Mobilization Director, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Special Assistant for Security Operations Coordination Chairman, Board of Consultants on Foreign Intelligence Activities Special Assistant for Foreign Economic Policy Executive Secretary, National Security Council The Treasury Department The Secretary of the Treasury The Department of State The Secretary of State The Under Secretary of State The Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs The Deputy Under Secretary for Political Affairs The Deputy Under Secretary for Administration The Counselor Director, International Cooperation Administration The Director of Intelligence and Research The Department of Defense The Secretary of Defense The Deputy Secretary of Defense Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs The Secretary of the Army The Secretary of the Navy The Secretary of the Air Force The Chairman, The Joint Chiefs of Staff Commandant, United States Marine Corps The Director, The Joint Staff Chief of Staff, United States Army Chief of Naval Operations, United States Navy Chief of Staff, United States Air Force Assistant to Secretary of Defense for Special Operations Director for Intelligence, The Joint Staff Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Department of Army Director of Naval Intelligence, Department of Navy Assistant Chief of Staff, Intelligence, Department of the Air Force Supreme Allied Commander, Europe Commander in Chief, Pacific The Department of Commerce The Secretary of Commerce Federal Bureau of Investigation The Director Atomic Energy Commission The Chairman National Security Agency The Director National Indications Center The Director CONFIDENTIAL Approved for Release: 2020/02/21 CO2989934 r/ZZ/ZZZZ, Approved for Release: 2020/02/21 CO2989934 -TOP-SECRET- wwwziym, A p proved for Release: 2020/02/21 CO2989934mmmwmw