CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN

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CREST [1]

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General CIA Records [2]

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CIA-RDP79T00975A009700120001-1

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RIPPUB

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December 14, 2016

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March 7, 2003

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Publication Date:

March 2, 1967

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REPORT

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Approved F elease 2003/04/18: CIA-RDP79T0091A0097 6ecret 25X1 DIRECTORATE OF INTELLIGENCE Central Intelligence Bulletin DEPT OF STATE review(s) completed. Top Secret C 159 2 March 1967 Approved For Release 2003/04/18 : CIA-RDP79T00975AO09700120001-1 25X1 Approved For Release 2003/04/18 : CIA-RDP79T00975AO09700120001-1 Approved For Release 2003/04/18 : CIA-RDP79T00975AO09700120001-1 Approved For Ras4 25X1 25X1 Central Intelligence Bulletin CONTENTS 25X1 France-Congo (Kinshasa): Paris seeks to increase influence in the Congo. (Page 3) 25X1 Indonesia: Supardjo's trial (Page 6) Syria: Pipeline dispute settled (Page 6) Colombia: Outpost attacked (Page 6) Approved For Rele - 9700120001-1 25X 25X1 Approved For Release 2003/04/18 : CIA-RDP79T00975AO09700120001-1 Next 3 Page(s) In Document Exempt Approved For Release 2003/04/18 : CIA-RDP79T00975AO09700120001-1 Approved For ReVase France - Congo (Kinshasa), Mobutu's search for financial aid is providing France an opportunity to in- crease its influence in the Congo. According to Foreign Minister Bomboko, Paris has agreed to provide a short-term credit of $20 mil- lion to cover part of the foreign exchange shortages that resulted from the dispute with Union Miniere. He said that the French have also agreed to send addi- tional technicians to the Congo and to establish a school of mines at the university in Lubumbashi. rBomboko told Ambassador Blake that he did not react to a French hint that the Congo realign its for- eign policy toward the former French West African states and away from the English speaking states in east and central Africa President Mobutu's sensitivity to "neocolonialist domination" has made him wary of the French. His increased hostility to Belgium, however, may lead him to seek French assistance. Paris' long-standing policy has been to supple- ment but not replace Belgian influence in the Congo. Several key figures in the small mercenary force, however, have been reported under Paris' control and the French have placed a few competent French- men in key positions in the Congolese administration. 2 Mar 67 25X10` 25X1 Approved For Release 12003/04/18 : CIA-RDP79T00975AO09100120001-1 25X' 25X6 Approved For Release 2003/04/18 : CIA-RDP79T00975AO09700120001-1 Next 1 Page(s) In Document Exempt Approved For Release 2003/04/18 : CIA-RDP79T00975AO09700120001-1 Approved For Reuse NOTES Indonesia: Hard liners in the anti- Sukarno camp probably will use testimony at the current trial of Brigadier General Supardjo to increase pressure for Sukarno's dismissal as president during the special session of Congress that begins on 7 March. Supardjo, the highest-ranking army figure involved in the coup attempt of October 1965, was not captured until this past January. He has revealed that Sukarno facilitated his lon concealment. Syria: The Iraq Petroleum Company (IPC) and Syrian negotiators have concluded an agreement for reopening the pipeline from northern Iraq, which was closed on 12 December 1966. Although the agreement is subject to final Syrian Government ratification, the line may be reopened today or tomorrow. IPC has knuckled under to Syrian demands for increased transit revenues and loading fees. IPC, however, won its de- mand for no time limit on negotiations for back pay- ment of fees for the period 1955-66. Damascus will flaunt this as another success in their fight against the "imperialists," Colombia: An estimated 100 armed men on 27 Feb- ruary attacked a weakly defended police outpost in Santander Department, north of Bogota, and inflicted several casualties. The attackers are probably mem- bers of the pro-Castro Army of National Liberation (ELN). If the ELN is responsible, this is its largest operation since 1965. In any case, it is the most significant initiative by any Colombian guerrilla unit in several months. President Lleras has reportedly ordered stron punitive measures. 2 Mar 67 6 Approved For Releas - 9700120001-1 25X1 25X1 25X1 25X 25X N M# 'Cec Fir Rele 2003/04/18: CIA-RDP79T00975A00 '0120001-1 Top Secret Approved For Release 2003/04/18 : CIA-RDP79T00975AO09700120001-1