US embassy burned in Islamabad

Title

US embassy burned in Islamabad

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1979

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Duration

00:02:45

Description

Interview with a British diplomat (identified as Mr Fabian(?)) in the Pakistan capital Islamabad, where Muslim extremists have attacked and burned the American embassy (21/11/79). Male interviewer not identified. Poor quality audio.

Contributors

Mr Fabian(?)

Keywords

USA; Fires; Embassies and consulates; Violence; Pakistan; Riots; Embassy buildings; Diplomats; Arson; Islamabad

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