Rhodesian elections - Action on intimidation

Title

Rhodesian elections - Action on intimidation

Genre

News report; Press conference; Speech

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1980

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Duration

00:02:52

Description

Report on alleged intimidation of voters in Rhodesia during the country’s elections with legislation introduced by Governor Lord Christopher Soames intended to quell violence. And on latest in Robert Mugabe’s election campaign. Includes press statement by Government spokesman Nicholas Fenn. Male reporter not identified (poss. Peter Sharp?). Slight echo in audio.

Contributors

Peter Sharp?; Nicholas Fenn

Keywords

Elections; Politics; Legislation; Robert Mugabe; Zimbabwe; Rhodesia; Lord Soames; General elections; Guerilla activities; Political leaders; Political violence; Election campaigns; Colonial governors; Christopher Soames; Civil and policitical rights

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