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UNGOMAP made every effort to investigate complaints lodged by the two parties. However, a number of difficulties hampered the effectiveness of the work of the Mission's inspection teams. These included the rough nature of the terrain, the time which lapsed before many of the alleged incidents were
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who wished to return to Afghanistan. Pakistan's complaints included allegations of political activities and propaganda hostile to the Government of Pakistan, bombings and violations of its airspace by Afghan aircraft, acts of sabotage and cross-border firings, including the use of
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and investigate and report possible violations of any of the provisions of the agreements. The
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The United Nations Good Offices Mission in Afghanistan and Pakistan (UNGOMAP)
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reported, and the security conditions prevailing in the area of operation.
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agreements on the settlement of the situation relating to Afghanistan
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withdrew nearly 50 percent of its troops (some 50,000 men) from
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United Nations Good Offices Mission in Afghanistan and Pakistan
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from Pakistan to Afghanistan, cross-border firings, acts of
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Soviet–Afghan War
agreements on the settlement of the situation relating to Afghanistan
United Nations Security Council
Resolution 622
Soviet military
Afghanistan
garrisons
Afghan armed forces
Afghanistan
Pakistan
Geneva Accords
propaganda
Government of Afghanistan
Pakistan
materiel
sabotage
refugees
SCUD
missiles
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
refugees
Iran
The United Nations Good Offices Mission in Afghanistan and Pakistan (UNGOMAP)

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