Libyan embassy siege - Political opposition to Colonel Gaddafi

Title

Libyan embassy siege - Political opposition to Colonel Gaddafi

Genre

Interview

TX Date

18 Apr 1984

Year of production

1984

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Duration

00:03:23

Description

A Libyan student (not identified) explains the aim of political opposition in Britain to the Gaddafi regime in Libya. Follows the shooting at a demonstration at the Libyan People’s Bureau in London and subsequent siege of the building. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

None Identified

Keywords

London; Political demonstrations; Police; UK; Embassies and consulates; Political systems; Political leadership; Homicide; Police personnel; Embassy buildings; Diplomats; Muammar al-Gaddafi; Yvonne Fletcher; Libya; Sieges; Political activists

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