LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Air strikes in Bosnia - Decision passes to Brussels

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

7 Feb 1994

Year of production

1994

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Duration

00:04:04

Description

Mark Phillips reports as the decision to impose air strikes in Bosnia goes to Brussels. Liberal Democrat leader Paddy Ashdown insists the public understand the need to take a tough stance; former prime minister Sir Edward Heath says this is the Something Must Be Done Syndrome. Foreign Secretary, Douglas Hurd concedes that the case for air action is strong, but he is cautious. Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, David Howell says time is running out. Defence Secretary, Malcolm Rifkind speaks from Bosnia.

Contributors

Edward Heath; David Howell; Malcolm Rifkind; Douglas Hurd; Paddy Ashdown; Mark Phillips

Keywords

UK; International relations; Europe; Aerial bombardment; Wars (events); Bosnia and Herzegovina; EU; Yugoslav War (1991-1995); Siege warfare

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