LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Rhodesian elections - ZANU homes attacked

Genre

News report; Press conference; Speech

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1980

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Duration

00:02:27

Description

Report on attacks in Rhodesia on the homes of ZANU-PF leader Robert Mugabe and senior party official Kumbirai Kangayi prior to elections in the country (06/02/80). Includes press statement by Police Commissioner John Evans. Also reports on another attack and possible legislation to quell the violence. Male reporter not identified (poss. Peter Sharp?).

Contributors

John Evans; Peter Sharp?

Keywords

Elections; Politics; Legislation; Terrorism; Robert Mugabe; Zimbabwe; Rhodesia; Lord Soames; Politicians; General elections; Political leaders; Political violence; Criminal investigation; Grenades; Rockets (weapons); Colonial governors; Christopher Soames; Kumbirai Kangayi

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