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Benazir Bhutto after Zia’s death

Title
Benazir Bhutto after Zia’s death
Genre
Press conference
TX Date
19 Aug 1988
Year of production
1988
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Duration
00:13:30
Description
Benazir Bhutto speaks to press following the death of Gerneral Zia ul-Haq of Pakistan. Describes her political relationship with the man and on future of the country, she wants to avoid any turmoil or violence and hopes elections will lead to return to democracy. Also comments on her role and on possible sabotage causing his death in a plane crash.
Contributors
Benazir Bhutto
Keywords
Deaths; Elections; Politics; Pakistan; Political systems; Political leadership; Islam; Democracy; Dictatorship; Muhammad Zia ul-Haq; General Zia ul-Haq

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