Achievements of the ICCS
For the first two years of its operations (August 11, 1954 to July 31, 1956), the ICCS did a very good job with significant achievements. The regroupment plan was carried out on schedule and there were no major violations. Control over the introduction into Vietnam of war material was also effective. The release of prisoners of war and civilian internees, in spite of accusations from both sides, was implemented quite smoothly.
The freedom of movement for people desiring to change their living area guaranteed by the Agreement was executed properly; the ICCS has sent many Mobile Teams to various locations to investigate allegations of violation of this particular provision in the Agreement, in particular the incidents in Tra Ly, Phat Diem, Luu My and Ba Lang. In its Fourth Interim Report, the ICCS reported that, up to July 20, 1955, there were 892,876 people moving to the South, and 4,269 people moving to the North. 27
During these two years of activities, the ICCS has submitted to the Co-Chairmen of the Geneva Conference six interim reports for the following periods:
- * First Interim Report : August 11, 1954 to December 10, 1954
- * Second Interim Report : December 11, 1954 to February 10, 1955
- * Third Interim Report : February 11, 1955 to April 10, 1955
- * Fourth Interim Report : April 11, 1955 to August 10, 1955
- * Fifth Interim Report : August 11, 1955 to December 10, 1955
- * Sixth Interim Report : December 11, 1955 to July 31, 1956
