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July 1, 2004
BELARUSIAN LEGISLATURE EXTENDS KGB MANDATE



The Chamber of Representatives approved on 29 June amendments to the law on state security agencies, which extends the functions of the State Security Committee (KGB), BelaPAN reported. According to the amended law, the KGB will contribute to the nation's political, social, economic, and scientific progress, will ensure strategic military security, as well as providing the president, cabinet, and government agencies with information necessary for decision making. The bill also requires other state agencies to assist the KGB.


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