Title

Exodus of westerners from Saudi Arabia

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

10 Aug 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:02:09

Description

Clayre Gribben reporting on the exodus of westerners from Saudi Arabia and the decision by most companies to leave only key personnel and fly out wives and children. Among the arrivals at London, John Power and Cathy Smith on the exodus, and Nick Moores on people’s reaction to the military build-up.

Contributors

Clayre Gribben; John Power; Cathy Smith; Nick Moores

Keywords

British; Saudi Arabia; Family; Evacuation; Wars (events); Civilians; Iraq; Gulf War (1990-1991)

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