British diplomats pull out of Kabul

Title

British diplomats pull out of Kabul

Genre

Interview

TX Date

4 Feb 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:01:36

Description

The Soviets are planning to pull out of Afghanistan, but Muslim guerillas are closing in to attack. British diplomats have left the country safely and reached New Delhi. British charge d’affaires Ian Mackley describes the journey from Kabul in the wartorn country, and the hope that he will return. Female interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Ian Mackley

Keywords

Armed forces; War; Afghanistan; Kabul; Great Britain; USSR; Diplomats

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