The United States declared yesterday that it is concerned over the Soviet government’s treatment of Soviet poet Alexander Ginzburg in the struggle for human rights in the Soviet Union.
In a statement read to newsmen, the State Department said: “We are watching with concern the treatment of Alexander Ginzburg and we have made the Soviet government aware of our feeling. Wherever it may occur, the harassment of individuals who are pursuing the principles set forth in the UN Declaration of Human Rights or working for the implementation of the Helsinki conference is a matter of profound concern for all Americans.”
Department spokesman Frederick Z. Brown, responding to questions, said that Ginzburg, who was reported arrested last week without warning. “seems specially singled out for specially harsh treatment.” He said President Carter is aware of the Department’s statement and that it was approved by Secretary of State Cyrus R. Vance.
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