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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