Summary

A British observer (possibly a missionary) comments on the hostage situation in Stanleyville, followed by graphic scenes of bodies of executed hostages and those killed in the fighting and Belgian paratroopers preparing to rescue the remaining hostages.

Source eFootage
Master ID: 105918
Title: Stanleyville Hostages
Date: 12/1964
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Description: A British observer (possibly a missionary) comments on the hostage situation in Stanleyville, followed by graphic scenes of bodies of executed hostages and those killed in the fighting and Belgian paratroopers preparing to rescue the remaining hostages.

Keywords

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