Integration monitor is a daily Latvian press digest on ethnic minority and society integration issues. The Monitor reviews the biggest Latvian dailies: Diena, Latvijas Avize, Neatkariga (in Latvian language), Vesti Segodnya (in Russian language). In specific cases other information sources are used. Latvian Centre for Human Rights is not responsible for information published by the media.

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The CID Deputy Director Mr.Ugis Sulcs resigned on November 10. In his interview for

The CID Deputy Director Mr.Ugis Sulcs resigned on November 10. In his interview for "Neatkariga Cina" he named the pressure on the part of the Ministry of Interior as a main reason for the resignation. He connects the pressure with the fact that the CID has information on mafia and Russian intelligence service in its files. "We have become dangerous to someone since we started to draw the contours of drug trafficking and USSR Army intelligence system," says Mr.Sulcs. He also claims that if thoroughly checked the actual number of Russian retired officers will double and reach 22,000. He uses Mr.Litvinov's case as an example of arbitrary actions of the Ministry. According to Mr.Sulcs Mr.Litvinov concealed his previous service with the KGB by submitting a fake work-book to the CID. After the fraud was discovered Mr.Litvinov the CID refused to register him. He appealed against the decision and the Central District Court declined the appeal and decreed that Mr.Litvinov should apply for a TRP. Since there was no basis for issuing him with a TRP the CID prepared an expulsion order. After that the Vidzeme District court reconsidered the case and decreed to register Mr.Litvinov. Mr.Sulcs also mentions efforts taken by State Minister Bruvers to resolve several cases that ended in the Ministry of Interior pressing upon the CID to register those persons. The Deputy-Director also criticizes the draft law on foreigners for "containing hidden bombs that will explode later." Neatkariga Cina

Head of the Naturalization Department Mrs.Eizenija Aldermane told

Head of the Naturalization Department Mrs.Eizenija Aldermane told "LABRIT" that though the provisional regulations determining the functions of the Naturalization Department had not been developed yet the preparation of materials for testing in Latvian and history had been started already. The Saeima has adopted amendments to its statutes. Now the Saeima can form the Commission on the Citizenship Law. The commission will monitor the implementation of the law. Labrit

On November 13 the Fifth session of the Baltic Assembly was closed in Vilnius. Among the questions discussed was the participation in the "Partnership for Peace" program, security in the region, and economical issues.

On November 13 the Fifth session of the Baltic Assembly was closed in Vilnius. Among the questions discussed was the participation in the "Partnership for Peace" program, security in the region, and economical issues. Diena President of the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly Miguel Martinez informed Chairman of the Saeima Mr.Gorbunov that the issue of latvia's admission to the Council of Europe would be included into the agenda of the Parliamentary Assembly on January 31, 1995. Mr.Martinez hopes that the decision of the Assembly will be in favor of Latvia. Diena