Stop “human rights” seminar (4 Dec 1987*, 2451-Ch)

REPORT from leading Politburo members (SHEVARDNADZE, ALEXANDER YAKOVLEV and CHEBRIKOV). Activists propose to hold seminar on human rights: measures to hinder seminar and participation of guests from abroad and other parts of USSR. File includes 19 December 1987 (2594-Ch) report on the success (pp. 6-9) of these obstructive measures [R: 4 Dec 87]. 9 pp … Continue reading Stop “human rights” seminar (4 Dec 1987*, 2451-Ch)

Afghanistan Withdrawal (24 Jan 1989*, Pb 146/VI)

POLITBURO. The imminent withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan, alternative scenarios [R: 24 Jan 89, Pb 146-VI]. 13 pp (excerpts). ============================= [page one of thirteen] Return to CPSU Central Committee (General Department, Sector 2) within 3 days Workers of all Lands, Unite! COMMUNIST PARTY OF THE SOVIET UNION. CENTRAL COMMITTEE Top Secret SPECIAL FILE No. … Continue reading Afghanistan Withdrawal (24 Jan 1989*, Pb 146/VI)