The Baath Party of Syria will mark its 25th anniversary this month and an East German Jew has been named to head the official East German delegation to Damascus to participate in the celebration, it was learned here today. He is Horst Brasch, a member of the Central Committee of the East German Communist Party (SED). Another East German delegation will go to Baghdad next week to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Iraqi Baath Party.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
