CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN

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CIA-RDP79T00975A004600360001-1
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August 19, 2002
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August 11, 1959
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REPORT
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Approved Fo~rwR__eleaseOP9/0S ECRETr009 004600360001-1 wo, 25X1 Copy No. C 63 State Dept. review completed 2~ 2~ 10 'do 10000 DOCUMENT NO. NO CHANGE IN CLASS. DECLASSIFIED CHANCED TO: T C - NEXT MEVIFWJATE: ^_ Doi Approved For Release 2002/09/04: CIA-RDP79T00975AO04600360001-1 11 August 1959 TOP SECRET 25X1 Approved For Release 2002/09/04: CIA-RDP79T00975AO04600360001-1 Next 2 Page(s) In Document Exempt Approved For Release 2002/09/04: CIA-RDP79T00975AO04600360001-1 A roved For ReI ase 2002/09/04 CIA-RDP79T009 5A0046003gg1-1 I'll SUP01 P2 P i p p . p ferred back to the signatories of the agreement, the Greek and 0 j j 11 Aug 59 DAILY BRIEF 25X1 25X1 25X1 Pakistan: The Pakistani military regime, in its most authoritarian measure to date, on 7 August promulgated an order barring from public office for the next seven years per- sons found guilty of any act "which contributes to political instability:' The regime apparently intends to ban from pol- itics anyone considered capable of developing opposition to the regime in advance of the local-level elections planned for October. This step illustrates the Ayub government's intent to retain firm control while establishing a facade of constitu- tional democracy. African conference: The nine independent African states meeting at Monrovia from 4 to 8 August adopted comparatively moderate resolutions on Algeria and other issues of common concern, but the anticipated. increase in their involvement with Algeria may strain relations with France. Guinea announced its readiness to consider an exchange of diplomatic represent- atives with the Algerian provisional government. This put heavy pressure on Liberia, which has reportedly agreed to recognize the rebel government in the near future despite earlier warnings that Paris might break off diplomatic rela- 25X1 tions. F I III. THE WEST ~o Cyprus: ,creek-Turkish negotiations over implementation of last Fe ruary's Cyprus settlement appear to be reaching a critical stage. The dispute involves conflicting interpretations of the executive powers which the accord gave to the Turkish robably will have to be re- riot vice resident The matter Cy Approved For Release 2002/09/04: CIA-RDP79T00975A004600360001-1 Approved For Release 2002/09/04: CIA-RDP79T00 75A004600360001-1 [Turkish premiers, for solution. Failure to resolve this issue to the satisfaction of both Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders, however, could endanger the entire Cyprus settlement 25X1 Argentina: The Peronista call for a 24-hour general strike on 11 Ast is ostensibly in support of the striking Tucuman sugar workers. The Peronista labor leaders may, however, wish to test the discipline of their own unions and, probably with the aid of the Communist-led unions, the vulnerability of the government to wage demands. If this strike is effective, it may hasten threatened. strike calls against the railroads, power plants, and metallurgical industries. It could also provide cover for ter_ rorist tactics. such as the frequent bombings of recent weeks. 2 DAILY BRIEF 11Aug59 j 25X1 Approved For Release 2002/09/04: CIA-RDP79T00975A004600360001-1 25X1 Approved For Release 2002/09/04: CIA-RDP79T00975AO04600360001-1 Next 3 Page(s) In Document Exempt Approved For Release 2002/09/04: CIA-RDP79T00975AO04600360001-1 25X1 Approved F Pakistani Military Regime Moves Against Politicians The Pakistani military regime on 7 August promulgated an "Elective Bodies Disqualification Order" under which any persons not acceptable to the regime can be barred from public office for the next seven years. This step was taken apparently in anticipation of local elections scheduled for October. Although President Ayub's regime plans to estab- lish a facade of constitutional democracy, it intends to re- tain firm control of the government for the indefinite future. The order is the most authoritarian measure taken by the regime to date. Special tribunals can bar from office any person found guilty of such broadly defined offenses as "contributing to political instability" and "any other abuse of whatever kind of power or position." Accused persons may not have legal counsel when appearing before the tri- bunals, and no appeal is to be permitted. The order is to apply to religious and business figures as well as to pol- iticians. Ayub's action is almost certain to arouse strong resentment among the politically conscious segments of the population. The general public would probably welcome action against the more notorious politicians ousted by the order. However, if the regime applies the order to popular figures and to broad sections of local leaderS,hip, the public would be likely to resent such measures as obvious dictatorial moves by the regime to perpetuate itself in power, 25X1 25X1 11 Aug 59 CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN Page 5 Approved For Release 2002/09/04: CIA-RDP79T00975A004600360001-1 Approved F~ African Conference at Monrovia Takes Moderate Position The conference of nine independent African states and the Algerian provisional government, held at Monrovia from 4 to 8 August, adopted comparatively moderate resolutions. The principal subject of discussion was the Algerian situation. The conference also listened to appeals for a review of the racial and. political problems, in the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasa- land, to'-.a nationalist attack .on British policies in Uganda, to a plea for support of Cameroun nationalist extremists, and to a demand for international discussion of the UN trust terri- tory of Ruanda Urundi, which is administered by Belgium. In a unanimous resolution, the representatives asked France to recognize the right of the Algerian people to self-determination leading to independence, to end hostilities and withdraw its troops from Algeria, and to enter into negotiations with the provisional government of Algeria. The conference recommended that each government prepare for the forthcoming debate in the UN, con- tinue diplomatic action in favor of the Algerian nationalists, and give material aid to the rebels. Any strengthening of ties between African states and the Algerian rebels will adversely affect relations between France and those governments. Nevertheless., the Guinea delegation announced that Conakry would consider an exchange of diplo- matic representatives with the Algerian provisional government, and Monrovia, ignoring a French threat to break diplomatic rela- tions with nations recognizing the Algerian rebel government, reportedly will make a public announcement of recognition in several weeks. Thus Ethiopia appears to be the only African state at the con- ference not intending to recognize the Algerian rebels, although it will probably support the Asian-African bloc in the UN debate this autumn. 25X1 25X1 11 Aug 59 CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN Page 6 Approved For Release 2002/09/04: CIA-RDP79T00975AO04600360001-1 Approved F III. THE WEST Dispute Over Constitution Threatens Cyprus Settlement L&_ serious dispute, which could threaten the Cyprus s,eet ment of last February, has arisen among the negotiators pre- paring the constitution for the new Republic of Cyprus, The Constitutional Commission- -composed of representatives of Greece, Turkey, and the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities and, aided by a Swiss legal adviser--has been working for several weeks on a constitution in line with the basic structure of government agreed to by the Greek and Turk- ish premiers last winter] (Article Five of the Greek-Turkish agreement is subject to differing interpretations on the extent of executive power--par- ticularly the right of veto--granted to the Turkish Cypriot vice president. The Turks are claiming that Article Five implies "joint" or equal authority between the Greek Cypriot president and the vice president. Greek Cypriot representatives on the commission, backed by Makarios, reject the contention that. the two men have equal powers and state that the vice-pres- idential powers are strictly limited by succeeding articles Hof the original agreemenj (The issue, described by the American consul general as "grave," will apparently be referred back to Athens and. Ankara-- possibly to the premiers themselves. Resolution of this issue will be difficult, however, in light of the adamant demand of the Greek Cypriots that the primacy of the president be recog- nized. Greek Cypriot leaders have indicated. that their firmness on the question stems in part from fear that EOKA leader Grivas may otherwise use any retreat by them on the question as evi- dence of a "sellout" to the Turks By this admission, they give support to expressed Turkish Cypriot fears that Grivas' recent criticism of Makarios, will tend to make the moderate Greek Cypriots more intransigent and. a final settlement more diffi- cult) F_ I 25X1 25X1 11 Aug 59 CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN Page 7 Approved For Release 2002/09/04: CIA-RDP79T00975A004600360001-1 Approved For Release 2002/09/04: CIA-RDP79T00975A00 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 Office of Defense and Civilian Mobilization Special Assistant for Security Operations Coordination 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 the Army Director of Naval Intelligence, Department of the Navy Assistant Chief of Staff, Intelligence, Department of the Air Force Supreme Allied Commander, Europe Commander in Chief, Pacific The Department of the Interior The Secretary of the Interior Federal Bureau of Investigation The Director Atomic Energy Commission The Chairman National Security Agency The Director National Indications Center The Director United States Information Agency The Director 25X1 Approved F 4600360001-1 Approved For Release 2002/09/04: CIA-RDP79T00975AO04600360001-1