French union leader Edmund Maire with Walesa MARTIAL LAW is to be lifted in Poland, but the repression against Salidarity and all forms of opposition to the regime is to continue.
General Jaruzelski and his 'Military Council for National Salvation' which took control in December lift the harsh martial law regulations in a bid to normalise relations with their Western creditors.
But don't be fooled by this slick public relations move, nothing is really going to change. At the same time as lifting martial law Lilc Polish parliament being asked to approve series repressive bills which give the government.
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which will last till the end of 1985 include lic Oullawillg of restrictions on intellectuals and students, making participation banned organisations like Solidarity a criminal offense subject to imprisonment, and a reiniorcement laws against 'anti-state activities' As former Solidarity Walesa comencer ceci 'If were to menica. choose between regulations martial law i would take martia subscribe For readers who take out a year's inland subscription we are offering a free copy of Hard Times, a new above rates. d.
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