Soviet troops to withdraw from Afghanistan

Title

Soviet troops to withdraw from Afghanistan

Genre

Interview

TX Date

14 Apr 1988

Year of production

1988

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Duration

00:01:25

Description

The Soviet Union today signed the deal that will lead to the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan. The 36-page pact, which also involved the US and Pakistan, will take effect from May 15th. British Foreign Secretary Sir Geoffrey Howe underlines the importance of today’s deal. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Geoffrey Howe

Keywords

USA; Armed forces; Afghanistan; USSR; International relations; Pakistan

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