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

00:01:59

Description

Interview with a male speaker in the Pakistan capital Islamabad on the attack and burning yesterday of the American embassy by Muslim extremists (21/11/79). Follows an incident in Mecca. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

None Identified

Keywords

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

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