Ian Richter released by iraq

Title

Ian Richter released by iraq

Genre

News report; Interview; Press conference

TX Date

25 Nov 1991

Year of production

1991

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Duration

00:02:54

Description

Mark Phillips reports on the release of British businessman Ian Richter after spending more than five years in an Iraqi jail on bribery charges. He was released after the British government unfroze Iraqi assets.The speakers include: Foreign Officer minister, Lynda Chalker (welcoming him at Heathrow Airport); Ian Richter speaking to press at Heathrow. Broadcast on LBC Newstalk 97.3 FM breakfast show.

Contributors

Lynda Chalker; Mark Phillips; LBC Newstalk 97.3; Ian Richter

Keywords

Prisoners; Freedom; Business people; Iraq; Ian Richter

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