Iraq Claims 27255 Iranian Casualties in Epic Desert Battles
United Press International reports Iraq claiming over 27,000 Iranian deaths in 18 days of desert fighting east of Basra. Baghdad counters that Iranian forces advanced into Iraqi territory before being contained, with Iran losing aircraft, tanks, and armored vehicles.
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Soviet Afghan War Adaptations Stir Prolonged Guerrilla Fight
The piece notes the Soviet Army uses helicopter gunships and air strikes to soften rebel-held areas in Panjshir and along roads near Kabul while Afghan Mujahideen fight on. Despite a tactical edge, guerrillas retreat and return, with the regime led by Babrak Karmal facing internal strife and continued Soviet garrison boosts to about 100,000.
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Salvadoran Official Says Guerrillas Cannot Topple Government
Salvadoran defense minister Colonel Francisco Castillo, held by guerrillas for 40 days, says the rebels cannot topple the government though internal discord makes the state unstable. He reports no torture and healing wounds, calling for broader understanding to resolve the crisis. Refugee influx threatens Honduras economy and policy of nonintervention in regional conflicts.
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Clashes in Sri Lanka Kill Three as Curfew Imposed
In southern Sri Lanka, ethnic Sinhalese and Muslim clashes left three dead and 65 injured near Galle, with 77 arrests as authorities imposed dusk to dawn curfew. Police seek permits from local residents amid ongoing unrest.
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