Seychelles plot uncovered in London

Title

Seychelles plot uncovered in London

Genre

News report; Interview; Special

TX Date

25 Oct 1982

Year of production

1982

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Duration

00:06:23

Description

Report on an attempted coup plot in the Seychelles aimed at removing President Albert Rene and uncovered at the Carlton Tower Hotel in London after its discovery by Italian intelligence and a report in the Sunday Times newspaper. Speakers include: Barrie Penrose, journalist; James Mancham, former President; Robert Delpech, Seychelles General Consul in Britain; also includes discussion between two of the plotters (not identified). Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

James Mancham; Barrie Penrose; Robert Delpech

Keywords

London; Government; Newspapers; Military affairs; Sunday Times; Presidents; Hotels; Security; Seychelles; Revolution; Carlton Tower; Albert Rene

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