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MOD UK
Defence Canberra Defence Wellington
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Prodrome Djakarta
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TLL/SEACOS 50.
For CDS, Chairman COSAUST, CDS NZ.
Sitrep for 4 Mar 68.
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Situation remains unsettled. Burning of some unoccupied
Isolated incidents have houses in Port Louis has continued.
also occurred in Curepipe, Phoenix, Moua, Riche Terre and Petit Riviere.
New element emerged when Muslims stoned 2 Sino Mauritian cars on 28 Feb in belief they were being used to support Creoles. Sino Mauritian community have since decided they must continue to adopt a neutral line.
Hong Kong.
All areas remain quiet.
Number of illegal immigrants continue to increase, 299 arrived by sea last week.
SEATO exercise RAMASOON begins with opening ceremony in Bangkok today, followed by first play period which ends Thursday evening.
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TARTAR and CARYSFORT to
Navy. PUMA joint Station today. Mauritius for Independence celebrations 8 and 11 Mar respectively. Army. 42 Lt AD Bty RA and 132 Medium Bty RA complete in UK 29 Feb and 1 Mar respectively.
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