South Africa media coverage ban

Title

South Africa media coverage ban

Genre

Interview

TX Date

2 Nov 1985

Year of production

1985

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Duration

00:03:23

Description

President of the Anti-Apartheid Movement, Bishop Trevor Huddleston, on the South African Government’s decision to ban foreign media coverage of the country. Huddleston says the movement will continue to press for sanctions and condemns the British government and Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher for failing to take action. Female interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Trevor Huddleston

Keywords

Government; Margaret Thatcher; South Africa; UK; Great Britain; Apartheid; Conservative Party; Censorship; Economic sanctions; Anti-apartheid movements; Mass media; Foreign policy; Press coverage

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