Democracy Now! September 12, 1997

Program Title:
Democracy Now! September 12, 1997
Series Title:
PRA Archive #: 
PZ0287.409
Description: 

Military Budget and Weapons Systems; Biko Anniversary

(14 Minutes) Military Budget and Weapons Systems Update on international summit in Oslo where a treaty is being negotiated outlawing anti-personnel land mines. At the same time, Congress is examining the Pentagon's budget. GUEST: Gordon Clark, exec. dir. of Peace Action. (19 Minutes) Biko Anniversary A profile of Steve Biko, twenty years after his death in a South African police station. TAPE OF: Mrs. Nontsikelelo Biko, wife of Stee Biko. TAPE OF: Donald Woods, biographer of Steve Biko. (17 Minutes) Biko Anniversary Report on the five officers who murdered Steve Biko who are seeking amnesty from South Africa's Truth and Justice at Biko's familiy's opposition. TAPE OF: George Bizos, human rights lawyer representing the Biko family.

Date Recorded on: 
September 12, 1997
Date Broadcast on: 
September 12, 1997
Item duration: 
59:00
Distributor: 
WPFW; Julie Drizin, Amy Goodman; September 4, 1997
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