CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN

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• Publication Date: November 29, 1967
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Central Intelligence Bulletin
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29 November 1-9-67
Central Intelligence Bulletin
CONTENTS
Cyprus: Greece approves proposals, but Makarios
may be stumbling block. (Page 1)
Vietnam: Situation report. (Page 3)
Cambodia: Sihanouk fears war will be extended
into Cambodia. (Page 4)
Laos: Junior officers express dissatisfaction with
top military leadership. (Page 5)
Malaysia: Continued strife (Page 6)
Gabon: Presidential succession (Page 6)
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*Cyprus: The situation remains delicate and potentially
dangerous, but Athens' agreement to the latest proposals
worked out in Ankara by presidential envoy Vance could
be a major step toward solving the current crisis.
Vance went to Nicosia from Athens to get Cyprus
President Makarios' approval of the agreement as it now
stands. Reports from Nicosia, however, suggest that
Makarios may be a stumbling block.
Cypriot Foreign Minister Kyprianou, anticipating the
draft, told the US ambassador that the government of Cyprus
could never accept a solution which left on Cyprus the Greek
and Turkish military contingents authorized by the London-
Zurich agreements. He also ruled out any thought of dis-
banding the Cypriot National Guard. The ambassador con-
cluded that it would be a major task to get the Cypriots to
agree to the proposals being discussed in Athens and Ankara.
NATO Secretary General Brosio will go to Ankara
today to get clarification of minor points that still distress
the Greeks, after which he will return to Brussels. Execu-
tion of the agreement, once it is approved by Makarios,
would follow an appeal by UN Secretary General Thant.
A Cypriot request for a new emergency session of the Secur-
ity Council has been postponed pending the outcome of Vance's
current talks in Nicosia.
In Turkey, military preparedness continues at a high
level with some troops and assault equipment remaining on
ships at the port of Mersin. Although optimistic that a
diplomatic solution may be found, the press continues to
reflect Turkish determination and warns that war could
result if the current negotiations break down. Contrary to
earlier information, the Turkish armed forces are now re-
ported to be solidly behind the Demirel government and to
want to avoid war with Greece.
The populace in Greece supports Athens' policy in the
diplomatic struggle with the Turks, and believes US efforts
will avert a war. Both Greek nationalist and leftists charge,
however, that US actions favor Turkey.
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The Soviet Union is still publicly urging restraint on all
parties, but at the same time is trying to isolate the strong-
ly anti-Communist Greek junta while improving its posi-
tion with Ankara. Soviet Ambassador Smirnov told newsmen
in Ankara on Monday that Moscow favors withdrawal of all
illegal forces from Cyprus. Nicosia views this as clear
support for the Turks. During the critical 1963-64 period,
Moscow generally criticized the Turkish position while
favoring Makarios. In the current crisis Moscow appears
to be trying to protect its improved relationship with Turkey,
support for Makarios.
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*South Vietnam. Only small-scale engagements between
allied and Communist forces have been reported in the
past several days.
One of these limited enemy actions included mortar
attacks on two US - South Vietnamese airbases in the
delta on 28 November. During the period 25-26 Novem-
ber, the Communists leveled 14 mortar attacks on al-
lied positions in the delta provinces; they also shelled
two Special Forces camps, the US base at Nha Trang
and several US positions in the central highlands.
According to late information, a South Vietnamese
outpost and district headquarters at Bu Dop in Phuoc
Long Province in northern III corps were attacked today.
US and South Vietnamese forces supported by tactical air
strikes repulsed the attack after several hours. Enemy
losses were 31 killed, while the South Vietnamese lost
15 killed and 62 wounded. No US losses were reported.
Police Director Loan, who submitted his resignation
late last week, said on 27 November that he had agreed
to stay at his post for at least two or three more months.
This change apparently was prompted by Vice President
Ky, who reportedly told Loan that his resignation could
not be accepted because it would complicate the organiza-
tion of the government. Ky promised to review Loan's
request in a few months.
Loan's reason for resigning, in addition to a stomach
ailment, was his conviction that he would be at odds with
important personalities and embarrass the new govern-
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Cambodia: Prince Sihanouk is voicing alarm that
the war in South Vietnam may soon be extended into
Cambodia.
Sihanouk told a press conference in Phnom Penh
on 26 November that the recent spate of US press re-
ports on Vietnamese Communist activities in Cambodia
are a form of pressure on the US government to ex-
tend the war. He praised President Johnson for ex-
ercising restraint but went on to warn the Cambodian
people to be prepared for a "struggle to the death
against the Americans," Sihanouk reiterated that any
US move across the border would force Cambodia to
fight alongside the Viet Cong and the North Vietnamese.
Sihanouk also issued standard denials that there
are permanent Communist facilities located on Cam-
bodian territory, although he acknowledged that Com-
munist units pass through isolated border areas. Sih-
anouk also admitted that Cambodia had made a "ver-
bal agreement" to sell rice and other nonmilitary goods
to the Viet Congo
Sihanouk's statements over the past week indicate
that he intends to continue to portray Cambodia as the
innocent victim of circumstances beyond its control.
He has underlined this position by pointed references
to the inability of the allied forces to control the South
Vietnamese side of the border. At the same time, he
has sought to demonstrate his good faith by renewing
a standing request for an expanded International Control
Commission role with permanent sites in border areas.
pressure to bear on the Vietnamese Communists to
There have been recurring reports that leading
Cambodian civilian and military leaders are urging
Sihanouk to follow a more "neutral" course but thus
far no indications that he intends to bring increased
limit their presence in Cambodia.
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Laos. There are new signs that junior officers
are dissatisfied with the military leadership in Vien-
tiane.
A number of colonels in the Royal Armed Forces
have been circulating a petition calling for the creation
of two new posts in the cabinet. These would be filled
by military men, and ostensibly designed to increase
coordination between military and civilian elements in
the government. The military leadership has been
pushing for a greater voice in cabinet affairs for some
time.
The real purpose of the petition, however, may be
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the colones a in the petition are suggesting
a e new posts be filled by Commander-in-Chief
Ouan and Chief of Staff Kouprasith. The colonels are
apparently arguing that with Ouan and Kouprasith kicked
upstairs, de facto control of the armed forces will fall
to General Phasouk, a vigorous and popular regional
commander in southern Laos.
The petition has received support from a substan-
tial number of junior officers who have been disgruntled
over Ouan and Kouprasith and the way
they have been prosecuting the war against the Pathet Lao.
Prime Minister Souvanna probably will oppose additions
to the cabinet and it is not clear how far the colonels
will press their case.
At a minimum, the petition will probably revive gui-
escent political infignting in Vientiane.
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Malaysia: Although leftist-fanned racial strife
has subsided in Penang, the government has been
forced to declare limited martial law in areas of the
mainland opposite the island. Police spokesmen state
that total casualties thus far number 17 dead and 196
injured, mostly Chinese. Large numbers of Labor
Party members in Penang and other northwestern
states have been arrested, and further repressive
measures against this heavily Communist-infiltrated
party appear likely.
Gabon: The transfer of power to Albert Bongo fol-
lowing the death yesterday of President Mba willprob-
ably be orderly. Bongo has been groomed for the presi-
dency by the French ever since Mba fell seriously ill
in August 1966. There is some uneasiness in French
and Gabonese circles, however, because Bongo lacks
Mba's stature and tribal power base. In any event,
Paris will probably take whatever steps are necessary
to keep a pro- French regime in power in its mineral-
rich ex-colony.
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