The World - News from June 17, 1985
Chile’s military government announced the lifting of the state of siege ordered Nov. 6 to crack down on mounting political protests and terrorism. It said there has been a marked drop in terrorist activity, allowing an end to mass detentions and censorship. President Augusto Pinochet will still hold exceptional powers under a continuing state of emergency, officials said.
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