As is common under Soviet domination. the people of Latvia are under total control. Above all the fundamental freedoms enjoyed by its citizens under their own constitution have been abolished. The Sovietimposed rule in Latvia has brought with it untold sufferingarrests. deportations. executions. as well as nationalization of all private property and the downgrading of social and working conditions. However. the period of tyranny and the continued suppression of their culture and selfexpression have not dampened the great desire of the brave people of Latvia for national independence and restoration of their human rights. Many Latvians have managed to flee from the Communist terror in their homeland and are now living in various parts of the free world.
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