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efforts toormal cease-fire In Katanga resulted, onctober,entative agreement between Tshombe and UN representative Mahmoud Khlarl. The proposed agreement Includes provisionsrisoner exchange, set forctober; for the evacuation by the UN of several strong points lnfor retention by Tshombe of garrisons inKatanga: and for military Inspection teams to visit the installations of each side.
The most controversial point or the proposed agreement.tates that aby Katangan forces against an attack from 'the exterior" wouLd notiolation of the cease-fire. This article, generally Interpreted to mean an attack by the central government, caused consternation among UN officials both In Leopoldville and Now York. Khlarllow to Lcopoldvillo to explain the terns to Congolese officials and foreign diplomats. Premier Adoulaublic statement expressing hisregarding the terms, which he stated would relnrorce Tshombe's position, andurged that the UN notthe agreement.
UN headquarters' failure to date to confirm the terms has delayed implementation of the agreement and has increased bitterness ln Ellsabethvllle. UN representative O'Brien onctober denounced Tshombe for not Implementing tbeexchange, while Tshombe stated that he would not carry out the agreement until it was
ratified by the UN. In New York, Congolese Foreign Minister Bon-boko on L? October attacked the proposed cease-fire and hinted that the Congo might seek Soviet aid ln launching an offensive to crush Tshombe.
Apart from the terms of the coaso-flro, tho militaryin Katangaetback to both the UK and the central In their efforts toKatanga's secession. Tshombe onctober carried out his commitment to send two emissaries to negotiate with the central government In the wake of his ver the UN, however, he is unlikely to accept any formula put forth by Adoula which Involves Katanga'swith the Congo. The Impasse Im embarrassing to Adoula, who has associated his government with tho UN venture in Katanga. Although Adoula has indicated an awareness of the logistical pitfalls Inherent in any Congo Army "invasion" ofhe will be under Increased pressure from radical elements of his government to take tough action against Tshombe.
On ctober, four Dornler-38 light lown from Westthrough Libreville, Gabon,er route to 'villi these, Tshombe probably now has at least five Dorniers at airfields inKatanga.
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ElBBOht.ro. Vice Premierhid been scheduled to return from Stanleyville to Leopoldvlllee carrying on political consultation* vith hard-core supporters Ln Orlentale Province. Although many of Gizenga'saide* have now taken posts in th* Adoula government, Gizenga may still hopn to formiew toAdoula. Any such move would be handicapped by Gizenga'sto spend much time in Leopoldvllle, as well as by problems ln obtaining financial assistance from abroad. Host of Gizenga's erstwhileR and tbeseekingfrom the Adoula
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