Libya embassy siege - UK-Libya relations worsen

Title

Libya embassy siege - UK-Libya relations worsen

Genre

Interview

TX Date

24 Apr 1984

Year of production

1984

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Duration

00:02:19

Description

An oil worker in Libya, Liz Anderson, talks about the situation for British people in Libya as relations between the two countries worsen. The diplomatic rift started with the shooting of policewoman Yvonne Fletcher during an anti-Gaddafi demonstration outside the Libyan embassy in London. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Liz Anderson

Keywords

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

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