Libyan embassy siege - Ambassador on relations

Title

Libyan embassy siege - Ambassador on relations

Genre

Interview

TX Date

23 Apr 1984

Year of production

1984

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Duration

00:04:19

Description

British ambassador to Libya, Oliver Miles, talks about leaving Libya after the diplomatic rift which started with the shooting of policewoman Yvonne Fletcher during an anti-Gaddafi demonstration outside the Libyan embassy in London. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Oliver Miles

Keywords

London; UK; Embassies and consulates; International relations; Political systems; Homicide; Police personnel; Embassy buildings; Diplomats; Muammar al-Gaddafi; Yvonne Fletcher; Libya; Libyan People’s Bureau; Political leaders; Bilateral relations

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