Yusuf Islam negotiates release of hostages

Title

Yusuf Islam negotiates release of hostages

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

16 Oct 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:02:08

Description

Yusuf Islam (formerly known as Cat Stevens) returns from Iraq with four British Muslims out of five, after attempting to secure the release of 48 hostages being held by Saddam Hussein. Islam believes the sick and elderly are being reserved for the visit of former Prime Minister, Ted Heath. One of the men released, Dr Mohammed Rahim(?), speaks about his experience. Report by Clayre Gribben for LBC Newstalk Breakfast.

Contributors

Yusuf Islam; Cat Stevens; Clayre Gribben; Mohammed Rahim(?)

Keywords

Singers; Edward Heath; Hostages; Kuwait; Iraq; Gulf War (1990-1991); Muslims; Saddam Hussein

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