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Typescript transcript of translated interview 24 May 1994, with Gyula Kovacs, Hungarian border control commander during 1989, describing the changes in the administration of Hungary's border with Austria. Mentions the function of the electronic border fence; decision to dismantle the fence, 2 May 1989; the visit of Gyula Horn, Hungarian Foreign Minister, and Alois Mock, Austrian Foreign Minister, to Sopron, Hungary, 28 Jun 1989 to view the dismantling. Also describes special border arrangements for the Pan-European Picnic at Sopron, 19 Aug 1989, an event organised by Hungarian Democratic Forum to celebrate the opening of the border and included a ceremonial crossing which was upstaged by numbers of East Germans refugees crossing the west. 72pp

Typescript transcript of interview with Gerhard Lauter, German Democratic Republic Interior Ministry official responsible for East Germans visa arrangements, discussing public announcement of granting of exit visas to East Germans, Nov 9 1989. 18 pp Language: German

Typescript transcript of filmed interview with Gen Zivota Panic, Yugoslav Peoples' Army (JNA) Commander of First Army District, during operation at Vukovar, Croatia, (1991), describing the political stalemate in the Yugoslav Collective Presidency and the failed attempt to declare a state of emergency in Yugoslavia (Mar 1991); the roles of Gen Blagoje Adzic, Yugoslav Federal Defence Minister 1992, and Gen Veljko Kadijevic, Yugoslav Federal Defence Minister 1988-1992; the activities of the JNA in Slovenia, Croatia and Bosnia as each republic seceded from the Socialist Federative Republic of Yugoslavia (1991-1992); and the battle over Vukovar (1991). Also comments on the activities of Serb paramilitary forces commanded by Zeljo Raznatovic (Arkan), and the detention of Bosnian President Alija Izetbegovic (May 1992). 48pp

Typescript transcript of filmed interview with Gen Milan Aksentijevic, Yugoslav Peoples' Army (JNA), describing his role in the JNA stationed in Slovenia and then Bosnia, including the arrest of Janez Jansa, Ivan Borstner and David Tasic in relation to publication in Mladina of sensitive army information (1988); the growth of anti-army feeling in Slovenia; JNA attempt to occupy Yugoslav border posts following Slovenian secession (Jun 1991); the propaganda war; his arrest (Sep 1991); his posting to Bosnia; role in negotiating release of President Izetbegovic held by the JNA (May 1992); his contact with Gen Lewis MacKenzie, UNPROFOR; and the visit of Rt Hon Peter Alexander Rupert Carington, 6th Baron Carrington (Lord Carrington), European Community peace envoy 1991-1992, to Sarajevo (23 Apr 1992). 39pp

Typescript transcript of interview with Franz Stein, East German Community Party secretary describing the Party response to the demonstrations in Leipzig, assessment of unreliability of local police forces in controlling the demonstrations, and growth of mass opposition to the Party. 7pp Language: German

Typescript transcript of filmed interview with Fikret Abdic, leader in the 'Autonomous Province of Western Bosnia' in the Muslim populated Bihac region of Bosnia, and member of the Party for Democratic Action (SDA), describing his role in the Bosnian Presidency following the first plural elections (1990); his peace initiatives; the declaration of the Autonomous Province of Western Bosnia (27 Sep 1993); and the opposition of Alija Izetbegovic, Bosnian President 1990-1996. 13pp

Typescript transcript of interview with Egon Krenz, General Secretary of the Socialist Unity (Communist) Party and responsible for internal security, and Chairman of the Council of State, German Democratic Republic (GDR), Oct-Dec 1989, discussing the law granting exit visas to East Germans. 54pp Language: German

Typescript transcript of interview with Silvia Lux, East German teacher, describing the pressure exerted on her to join the Communist party, and the loss of her job when she continued to refuse; being under surveillance by East German security forces, Staatssicherheitsdienst (Stasi); investigation of her father-in-law for spying; thwarted attempt to flee from East Germany with her family; visit to Hungary and attempt to reach the West German embassy in Prague; traveling to Sopron on the Hungarian border with Austria during the Pan European Picnic; crossing the border into Austria and their welcome in Austria, 19 Aug 1989. 7pp Language: German

Typescript transcript of interview with Werner Eberlein and Mrs Eberlein. Mr Eberlein, member of German Democratic Republic Politburo and government official in Magdeburg, 1989, describes his communist education and childhood in Germany and USSR during the 1930s; his exile in Siberia and the execution of his father; the economic situation in East Germany in the 1980s and the shortage of goods due to over-export; the character of Erich Honecker, General Secretary of the Socialist Unity (Communist) Party, German Democratic Republic 1971-1989; the reaction of East Germans to the visit of Mikhail Gorbachev at the German Democratic Republic's Fortieth Anniversary celebrations, East Berlin 6 October 1989; demonstrations against the government in Magdeburg; and the opening of the East German border in Berlin, 9 Nov 1989. Mrs Eberlein, a school teacher describes her visit to Leningrad with her students. 42pp Language: German

Typescript transcript of interview with Siegfried Schefke, German Democratic Republic Politburo member, commenting on his support for political reform and describing his role in making film documentaries of East German life which were smuggled to West Germany for broadcast, including film of the Leipzig demonstration 9 Oct 1989. 11pp Language: German

Typescript transcript of interview with Gerhard Schürer, East German politburo member and head of State Plan Commission, describing the economic situation in East Germany and its development during the 1970s and 1980s. Also comments on the relationship between Erich Honecker, General Secretary of the Socialist Unity (Communist) Party, German Democratic Republic 1971-1989 and Mikhail Gorbachev, General Secretary of the Communist Party, USSR 1985-1991 and first President 1990-1991, Honecker's resignation and East German relations with Hungary. 44pp Language: German

Typescript transcript of interview with Silvio Rösler, member of East German riot police 1988 - 1989, describing police preparations for responding to the anti-government demonstration in Leipzig planned for 9 Oct 1989. 14pp Language: German

Typescript transcript of interview with Uwe Chemnitz, conscript in the East German riot police, describing the police preparations for responding to the anti-government demonstrations in Leipzig, 1989. 15pp Language: German

Typescript transcript of interview with Jens Illing, conscript in East German riot police in Leipzig during demonstration of 9 Oct 1989, describing the moral of the armed forces and their reluctance to use force against civilian demonstrators. 16pp Language: German

Typescript transcript of interview with Michael Dulik, East German citizen, describing the atmosphere in Dresden when the train carrying East German refugees was passing through the city, Oct 1989. Also describes participating in the demonstration for government reform in Dresden, 8 Oct 1989, his arrest by the Staatssicherheitsdienst (Stasi), detention and maltreatment of demonstrators at Bautzen, East Germany, and their release; response in East Germany to reports of the use of force against Chinese student demonstrators in Tianamen Square, Beijing, China, Jun 1989, and the political reforms in Chile, Mar 1989. 13pp Language: German

Typescript transcript of interview with Harry Lux, East German, describing the surveillance of his family by the East German security, Staatssicherheitsdienst (Stasi); gatherings of East Germans at holiday camps in Hungary; offers of assistance to East Germans wishing to cross the Hungarian border; crossing the Hungarian border to Austria, at Sopron during the Pan European Picnic, and their welcome in Austria, 19 Aug 1989. 10pp Language: German

Typescript transcript of interview with Andreas Gönsch, East German citizen describing the demonstration in Dresden following the passage through that city of the train carrying East German refugees from Prague, Czechoslovakia, 8 Oct 1989, the arrest, detention and ill treatment of demonstrators by East German security forces, Staatssicherheitsdienst (Stasi). 11pp Language: German

Typescript transcript of interview with Günter Schabowzski, member of the German Democratic Republic Politburo and East Berlin Party Secretary, describing events leading up to the fall of the Berlin Wall, including the Fortieth Anniversary celebrations on German Democratic Republic Oct 1989 and the announcement of the granting of exit visas to East Germans, 9 Nov 1989. 39pp Language: German

Typescript transcript of filmed interview with Dusan Mitevic, Chief of Belgrade TV and confidant of Slobodan Milosevic, discussing events within the Serbian government and the rise of nationalism in Yugoslavia, including Milosevic visits to Kosovo Polje in response to Serb demonstrations against Albanian separatists (Apr 1987); conflict between the Belgrade Communist Party and the Serbian Communist Party involving Dragisa Pavlovic and Ivan Stambolic; the broadcast of Eighth Session of Central Committee of the Serbian Party (Sep 1987); Serb response to Slovene support for Trepca miners (Albanian separatists) strike (Feb 1989); the progress of the Fourteenth Extraordinary Congress of the Yugoslav Communist Party and the Slovenian walkout following the rejection of their constitutional amendments (23 Jan 1990); the role of television for nationalist propaganda; demonstrations against Belgrade Television, and his subsequent resignation (Mar 1991). Also comments on his relationship with Milosevic. 31pp

Typescript transcript of interview with Catrin Ulbricht present at Dresden demonstration, Nov 1989, and Kathrin Köhler who was arrested during the demonstration in Dresden which occurred as the train carrying East German refugees was passing through the city, Oct 1989. 10pp Language: German