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Diplomatic relations with Syria broken

Title
Diplomatic relations with Syria broken
Genre
News report; Press conference
TX Date
Nov 1986
Year of production
1986
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Duration
00:02:24
Description
Report on the UK breaking off diplomatic relations with Syria. Includes British ambassador Roger Tomkys saying that Syria is a sponsor of terrorism; Syrian Ambassador to Britain, Dr Loutof Haydar insists Syria has done nothing illegal on British soil. Male reporter not identified.
Contributors
Roger Tomkys; Loutof Haydar
Keywords
Terrorism; UK; International relations; Diplomacy; Diplomats; Diplomatic service; Syria

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