Hope for hostages increased by John Lyttle mission

Title

Hope for hostages increased by John Lyttle mission

Genre

Interview

TX Date

19 Oct 1987

Year of production

1987

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Duration

00:02:27

Description

Following a secret mission by John Lyttle, an envoy of the Archbishop of Canterbury, he hopes that Terry Waite may be released. He says that the Syrians would like to bring about the release of hostages with sustained support. The Syrians’ arrangement of a meeting with the Ministry of Defence in Damascus showed commitment. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

John Lyttle

Keywords

Middle East; UK; International relations; Lebanon; Hostages; Syria; Terry Waite; John McCarthy

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