Ian Smith speech on Air Rhodesia flight

Title

Ian Smith speech on Air Rhodesia flight

Genre

News report; Speech

TX Date

11 Sep 1978

Year of production

1978

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Duration

00:04:59

Description

Report by Peter Gould on speech by Ian Smith, Prime Minister of Rhodesia on radio and TV concerning the shooting down of an Air Rhodesia aircraft, and the subsequent massacre of the survivors. He condemns the governments of Great Britain and America for their lack of support and the sanctions placed against Rhodesia. He imposes martial law in certain parts of the country, and states stronger action will be taken against enemies.

Contributors

Peter Gould; Ian Smith

Keywords

Politics; War; International relations; Economic sanctions; Rhodesia; Aeroplanes; Guerilla activities; Interethnic conflict

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