Libya releases UK hostages

Title

Libya releases UK hostages

Genre

Interview

TX Date

8 Feb 1985

Year of production

1985

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Duration

00:01:51

Description

Interview with Foreign Secretary Sir Geoffrey Howe following the release of four Britons, Malcolm Anderson, Michael Burdener, Alan Russell and Robin Plummer, who were being held hostage in Tripoli, Libya. Praises the Archbishop of Canterbury Robert Runcie and his special envoy Terry Waite for their part in negotiating the men’s release but rules out at present the restoration of diplomatic relations with Libya. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Geoffrey Howe

Keywords

UK; International relations; Robert Runcie; Hostages; Libya; Tripoli; Freedom; Bilateral relations; Terry Waite; Michael Burdener; Alan Russell; Robin Plummer; Malcolm Anderson (engineer)

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