Edward Heath on securing release of hostages

Title

Edward Heath on securing release of hostages

Genre

Press conference

TX Date

24 Oct 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:01:33

Description

Former Prime Minister Edward Heath speaks to reporters after his return from Baghdad with 38 sick and elderly British hostages out of 200 being held since the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. Responds to queries over whether he will return for further negotiations.

Contributors

Edward Heath

Keywords

UK; Elderly; Diplomacy; Hostages; Evacuation; Kuwait; Iraq; Gulf War (1990-1991); Saddam Hussein; Baghdad; War (events)

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