Exiled king calls on Albanian people to overthrow communism

Title

Exiled king calls on Albanian people to overthrow communism

Genre

Interview

TX Date

7 Jul 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:03:12

Description

Exiled King Leka of Albania speaks from South Africa, calling for his people to overthrow the communist regime. Approximately five thousand people have packed into embassies in Tirana demanding asylum. King Leka also says he wants to return to his country either as King or as a normal citizen if decided by a referendum. Interviewer is Peter Russell.

Contributors

Peter Russell; Leka, Crown Prince of Albania

Keywords

Revolutions; Government; South Africa; Exiles; Embassies and consulates; Political reform; Royal family; Communism; Royalty; Albania; King Leka; Leka, Crown Prince of Albania; Tirana

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