W082324

RR8704A - Afghanistan: Ceasefire

WTN

Afghanistan - 23 January 1987 and file

(Quality variable)

Under pressure from Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, the Afghan government has declared a ceasefire in the country's civil war. But the rebels say they will fight on.

Celebrations in Kabul

Foreign journalists arrive

Soviet planes in sky:

Afghan government press conference (producing American made heat seeking missiles captured from rebels)

Soviet army barracks

Najibullah speech announcing a general amnesty and jobs but punishment for muslim rebels caught in guerrilla activity

Rebel leader rally in Pakistan

Soviet tanks

Soviet TV showing rebels coming down from hills and laying down their arms (not telling true story)

Peshawar

Rebel leader rally in Peshawar

W082324

RR8704A - Afghanistan: Ceasefire

WTN

Afghanistan - 23 January 1987 and file

(Quality variable)

Under pressure from Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, the Afghan government has declared a ceasefire in the country's civil war. But the rebels say they will fight on.

Celebrations in Kabul

Foreign journalists arrive

Soviet planes in sky:

Afghan government press conference (producing American made heat seeking missiles captured from rebels)

Soviet army barracks

Najibullah speech announcing a general amnesty and jobs but punishment for muslim rebels caught in guerrilla activity

Rebel leader rally in Pakistan

Soviet tanks

Soviet TV showing rebels coming down from hills and laying down their arms (not telling true story)

Peshawar

Rebel leader rally in Peshawar