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Warmbier, 21, has been detained in North Korea since January 2 for allegedly trying to steal a political banner. Warmbier bowed during his confession and asked for forgiveness for his 'hostile act' against North Korea. 'I entirely beg you, the people and government of [North Korea], for your forgiveness.
(The Allies and Soviets had divided Germany and Berlin after WWII). The Soviets, strongly against German reunification, challenged this act by halting all traffic to West Berlin (controlled by the Allies) on June 24, 1948.As a result, West Berlin was now isolated from the Allies and surrounded by the Soviet Union.Hence, the Berlin blockade. With help from the British Royal Air Force, president Truman enacted a 24/7 airlift, Operation Vittles, that supplied 2 million tons to West Berliners.The Allies and Soviets had divided Germany and Berlin after WWII). The Soviets, strongly against German reunification, challenged this act by halting all traffic to West Berlin (controlled by the Allies) on June 24, 1948.