CURRENT INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN - 1953/12/25

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• Document Creation Date: July 15, 2019
• Document Release Date: July 22, 2019
• Publication Date: December 25, 1953

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SUMMARY
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1. Neutral report on Korean prisoners may intensify Indian demand
for UN discussions (page 3).
SOUTHEAST ASIA
2. Viet Minh task force probes e.pntr 1 T
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4. Iranian government opposed shah's recommendation of clemency
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I. Neutral report on Korean prisoners may intensify Indian demand for
UN discussions:
The American embassy in London reported
on 23 December that the Neutral Nations
Repatriation Commission's report on Korean
prisoners might "renew" Indian pressure for
fresh General Assembly instructions before the period of neutral cus-
todianship ends on 23 January.
Comment: Prime Minister Nehru's sugges-
tion on 23 December that early General Assembly discussions be held
on the Korean prisoner issue appears to confirm the embassy's observa-
tion. India probably recognizes, however, that the UN can do-little to
solve the problem, and it is likely that the NNRC will have to decide the
issue itself.
SOUTHEAST ASIA
2. Viet Minh task force probes central Laos:
Elements of the Viet Minh 325th Division
have captured a small French post in cen-
tral Laos, and have attacked another, the
The French believe these attacks are de-
signed to draw their reserves from the delta. They are not overly
concerned in view of the large front, difficult terrain, and the limited
number of Viet Minh troops involved.
Comment: A penetration of central Laos
by the Viet Minh has been anticipated. The forces involved are small
and could constitute only a secondary effort against that country. Any
major attack would be launched against northern Laos from Tonkin,
where the bulk of the enemy forces are located.
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4. Iranian government opposed shah's recommendation of clemency for
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Comment: The shah's action, having the
effect of nullifying the court's deliberations, will cause friction be-
tween him and the prime minister. He apparently hopes to win public
support by this gesture and at the same time disassociate himself from
any public reactions unfavorable to the government.
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