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39 results found for '"Amnesty International"' in Keywords.
Torture claims in Spain (1975)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Allegations of the torture of Spanish Basques has reached Amnesty International who are now investigating the claims. An unidentified male Amnesty International spokesman tells Bob Holness of 15 Basques who...
Human rights in Chile (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with David Simpson of Amnesty International about human rights abuses in Chile under the regime of General Pinochet. Interviewer not identified.
Amnesty International annual report (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
David Simpson of Amnesty International discusses the organisation’s annual report and its take on the worldwide human rights situation. Male interviewer not identified.
David Simpson wins Nobel Peace Prize (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
David Simpson of Amnesty International is interviewed after the organisation was awarded the 1977 Nobel Peace Prize. He describes the role and main aims of Amnesty. Male interviewer not identified.
Martin Ennals reaction to news of winning Nobel Peace Prize (1977)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Head of Amnesty International, Martin Ennals reacts to the news that the organisation has been awarded the 1977 Nobel Peace Prize. He talks about the advantages of such recognition, and the respectability...
Chilean prisoners to be freed? (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified Amnesty International spokesman on the possible release of prisoners of conscience in Chile. Over 1500 individuals are currently unaccounted for. Male interviewer not identified.
Paul Oestreicher on human rights abuses in South Africa (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
The Reverend Paul Oestreicher of Amnesty International talks about the organisation’s report on political repression and police brutality in South Africa. The South African Embassy does not accept the...
IRA families campaign for POW status (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Anonymous female member of the Belfast Relatives Action Committee explains the campaign for IRA prisoners to be awarded POW status. Female interviewer not identified.
Anti-apartheid movement (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Executive Secretary of the UK Anti Apartheid Movement Mike Terry on the letter of protest handed to the South African ambassador over deaths and torture of detainees whilst in custody of South...
Alexander Ginsburg sentence (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with an unidentified male British speaker (for Amnesty International?) on the internal exile within the Soviet Union of Alexander Ginsburg and the trial of Anatoly Sharansky. It looks at the amount...