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Tightened Soviet border rules widen detentions in Central Asia
The Soviet Union expanded frontier powers for border guards under KGB oversight to detain trespassers up to three days and foreigners until repatriation. The amendment, dated Feb. 3, tightens control within a 15 mile border zone along Central Asia. Internal passports are required for all citizens.
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