US hostages released - Official handover

Title

US hostages released - Official handover

Genre

Press conference; Speech; Special

TX Date

21 Jan 1981

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:00:32

Description

Coverage from Algeria of the official handover of US hostages from Iran to US Deputy Secretary of State, Warren Christopher by Algerian Foreign Minister, Mohammed Ben Yahia. Includes press statements by Mohammed Ben Yahia; Warren Christopher.

Contributors

Warren Christopher; Mohammed Ben Yahia

Keywords

USA; Iran; Politics; Terrorism; Embassies and consulates; Tehran; International relations; Hostages; US Embassy; Diplomats; Algeria; American (cultural identity)

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