Chris Morten on escalating violence in Rhodesia

Title

Chris Morten on escalating violence in Rhodesia

Genre

News report

TX Date

22 May 1978

Year of production

1978

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Duration

00:02:57

Description

Chris Morten reports on the escalating violence in Rhodesia. He says there have been record numbers of deaths in recent days. Zimbabwe African National Union (ZANU) supporters were reported to have gone on the rampage following a rally organised by ZANU founder Ndebaningi Sithole. United ANC leader Bishop Abel Muzorewa was the victim of an organised protest when his audience walked out while he was giving a speech.

Contributors

Chris Morten

Keywords

Rhodesia; Abel Muzorewa; Ndabaningi Sithole; ZANU; United African National Council; Zimbabwe African National Union

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