Shcharansky has committed no crime. nor is he a criminal. The reason for his imprisonment is his expressed desire to emigrate and join his wife. Avital. in Israel. The repression and harassment Mr. Shcharansky has received at the hands of Soviet authorities is an example of the Soviets nonadherence to the Helsinki accords and their disregard for human rights. At age 31. much of Mr. Shcharanskys adult life has been spent either in prison or under the watchful eye of the KGB. Requesting a visa permit to Israel in 1973. Mr. Shcharanskys life has been a living nightmare from that time onward.
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