ANC HQ bomb attack in London

Title

ANC HQ bomb attack in London

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

15 Mar 1982

Year of production

1982

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Duration

00:02:57

Description

Report on a bomb explosion at the headquarters of the African National Congress (ANC) in White Lion Street, Islington, North London prior to a mass rally in London. With comment from eyewitnesses and market traders, Sam Roberts and Violet North; ANC director of external publicity, Francis Meli; Secretary-General of the ANC in exile, Alfred Nzo. Female reporter not identified.

Contributors

Francis Meli; Sam Roberts; Violet North; Alfred Nzo

Keywords

London; Terrorism; Islington; Anti-apartheid movements; Bombs; ANC; Rallies (gatherings)

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