DEVELOPMENTS IN INDOCHINA

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP85T00875R001000090034-1
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: T
• Document Page Count: 22
• Document Creation Date: December 21, 2016
• Document Release Date: November 3, 2008
• Sequence Number: 34
• Publication Date: February 19, 1973
• Content Type: REPORT

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Top Secret
DIRECTORATE OF
INTELLIGENCE
Developments in Indochina
State Dept. review completed
Top Secret
19 February 1973
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DEVELOPMENTS IN INDOCHINA
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Government forces still face stiff
resistance in Quang Ngai and Kontum provinces.
Communist offensives in Tay Ninh
Province have been concluded, and enemy
military forces are shifting to political
struggle. President Thieu has formed a new
government-supported political front.
Prime Minister Souvanna is unwilling to
accept a "provisional" cease-fire proposed
by Communist leader Souphanouvong. Rightist
leaders are severely critical of Souvanna`s
handling of negotiations with the Communists.
Military activity continues in scattered
areas of the country.
The government is moving ahead with
clearing operations on the east bank of the
Mekong River and may try to organize opera-
tions against Communist-held provinces in
the northeast.
The government
plans some wage increases.
19 February 1973
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