CIA • 1989

NID: CZECHOSLOVAKIA: ANNIVERSARY MAY PROVOKE CONFRONTATIONS

Approved for Release: 2019/10/29 C06826755 fr I If II I -71 LI U CZECHOSLOVAKIA: Anniversary May Provoke Confrontations Czechoslovak authorities and dissidents are expecting major confrontations at demonstrations on Monday to mark the anniversary of the 1968 Soviet invasion. large demonstrations are expected in Prague and other major cities in Czechoslovakia six dissident groups plan peaceful marches in cities throughout Czechoslovakia, but prominent activists believe the risk of violence is high. They fear that the regime will try to provoke violent confrontations and that some young demonstrators are prepared to risk death...