Famine problems in Ethiopia

Title

Famine problems in Ethiopia

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1984

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Duration

00:02:43

Description

Interview with a British politician (poss. Conservative Chairman John Gummer) on the famine problem in Ethiopia, and the West’s aid efforts, criticising the Russians for their lack of aid and supporting the regime which has led to a ten year civil war contributing to the famine. Says its not a time for party political or East West arguments. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

John Gummer?

Keywords

Politics; Government; Food supply; Great Britain; Conservative Party; USSR; Foreign policy; Hunger; Foreign aid; International cooperation; Famines; Ethiopia; Food aid; Disaster relief

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