When the Helsinki accords were signed. many believed it was the dawning of a new age for human rights. Although most nations which signed the accords have excellent records on human rights. the nations most in need of human rights reform. the Soviet Union and its satellites. have not abided by the accords and. in most cases. actually have become more oppressive. The most significant and objectionable example of Soviet human rights disdain is the declining level of Jewish emigration. In 1979. over 51.000 Soviet Jews were allowed to emigrate. under 1.000 were allowed in 1984. In signing the Helsinki accords. the signatory nations acknowledged basic human rights. It is now clear that the Soviet Union regards these accords with contempt.
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