Gerald Kaufman on economic sanctions for Iraq

Title

Gerald Kaufman on economic sanctions for Iraq

Genre

Interview

TX Date

7 Aug 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:03:42

Description

Following the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, Shadow Foreign Secretary Gerald Kaufman calling for an increase in the United Nations economic sanctions on Iraq, pending a possible further UN decision on military intervention by the world community. Also on the action Britain should take, and the importance of resisting blackmail over British and other nationals being held captive under Sadam Hussein’s regime. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Gerald Kaufman

Keywords

UN; Economic sanctions; Wars (events); Kuwait; Iraq; Gulf War (1990-1991); Saddam Hussein

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