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The scene when Orszaqn was led in the JSA

On Oct 30, 1981

Robert Orszagn was working with Captain Kopat, vice secretary of the Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission (NNSC) in his office. About 8:30am, he went to the Checkpoint 4 and signaled his intention to defect to SGT Hakes. He wanted to go to the US. In accordance with the International laws, he came to the US as an exile.