Chris Morten on escalating violence in Rhodesia

Title
Chris Morten on escalating violence in Rhodesia
Genre
News report
TX Date
22 May 1978
Year of production
1978
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Duration
00:02:57
Description
Chris Morten reports on the escalating violence in Rhodesia. He says there have been record numbers of deaths in recent days. Zimbabwe African National Union (ZANU) supporters were reported to have gone on the rampage following a rally organised by ZANU founder Ndebaningi Sithole. United ANC leader Bishop Abel Muzorewa was the victim of an organised protest when his audience walked out while he was giving a speech.
Contributors
Chris Morten
Keywords
Rhodesia; Abel Muzorewa; Ndabaningi Sithole; ZANU; United African National Council; Zimbabwe African National Union

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