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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1991
Page
5
The 12 year Afghan conflict ends formal U S and Soviet military involvement after both sides backed rival groups. Bush administration and Soviet leaders set the September deadline and U S officials expect adherence despite remaining tensions.
Pro-government Georgian soldiers seized control of the Parliament building and a main square in Tbilisi after clashes with rebels. A former minister was arrested as the opposition pledged more ammunition and vehicles for an assault on the Parliament where President Zviad Gamsakhurdia remained underground. At least 53 people were killed as fighting paralyzed Georgia amid a broader CIS shift.
Nelson Mandela says whites could be guaranteed a bloc of seats for a limited time while majority rule remains non negotiable. He notes whites fear losing privilege and supporters must ensure they have an effective voice as South Africa moves toward a new constitution.
In a heated clash with the West since the Rushdie case Iran barred a Swiss diplomat from leaving Tehran and restricted other Swiss envoys. Switzerland closed its Tehran embassy over the seizure of a diplomat’s passport and demanded freedom of movement for its staff, while the White House said other channels remain open.
Khieu Samphan would return from Thailand to help resume Cambodia peace efforts under guard after mob violence forced a retreat. The Supreme National Council set to meet on Cambodian soil for the first time, representing the government and guerrilla coalition.
The Egyptian newspaper al Ahram quotes an Arab source saying Saudi Arabia and Kuwait will cover costs for the 32 nation Mideast peace talks in Moscow next month after President Yeltsin offered to host but could not pay. Official word from Riyadh unavailable. The Madrid conference legacy and post Gorbachev upheaval cloud the talks.
Secretary General Perez de Cuellar said no immediate breakthrough but progress after meeting with El Salvador's President Alfredo Cristiani at UN mediated peace talks. He hopes for an agreement before year end while U.S. diplomats attend room as tensions with FMLN remain.
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