LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Kuwaiti Ambassador launches poppy appeal

Genre

Interview

TX Date

29 Oct 1991

Year of production

1991

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Duration

00:01:56

Description

Kuwait Ambassador to Britain, Ghazi Al Rayes, pays tribute to British troops after launching the poppy appeal (for the first time on foreign soil) at the Kuwaiti Embassy in London. He describes the effects of the Gulf War on his country, and the effect the burning oil wells are still having on the environment. Female interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Ghazi al-Rayes

Keywords

London; Fires; UK; Embassies and consulates; Charities; Diplomats; Environment; War (concept); Soldiers; Oilfields; Kuwait; Air pollution; Gulf War (1990-1991)

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