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SYND 26 6 77 PREPARATIONS FOR PEASANT MILITIA PARADE IN ADIS ABABA
On Saturday (25 June '77) Ethiopia revealed a military secret. A three hundred thousand strong peasant army... reputedly the largest such force in Africa's history. The force spent several hours rehearsing for the parade on Friday.
The...
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SYND 7-9-69 AFRICAN LEADERS ARRIVE FOR OAU MEETING IN ETHIOPIA
Emperor Hairi Selassie of Ethiopia greets african leaders who have arrived to attend OAU meeting
1) Emperor Selassie and President Jean Bokkasa of the Central African Republic on podium, at airport
2) Selassie and President Bokkasa...
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UPITN 3 9 70 OFFICIALS ARRIVE FOR OAU SUMMIT
Officials arrive for OAU summit
1 plane taxis
2 Haile Selassie across tarmac
3 head of state off plane and welcomed
4 guard of honour
5 head of state and Selassie on podium
6 guard of honour inspected by head of state
7 Ahmadou Ahidjo...
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SYND 20 2 78 REPORT FROM THE SOMALI HELD OGADEN REGION OF ETHIOPIA
Report on the situation in the region of Ogaden in Ethiopia which was held by Somali backed Western Somali Liberation Front.
1. various of tracking shots from moving Jeep through bare countryside, hills around2. gv town from a hill, men...
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WRAP Fighting in Jowhar between troops and Islamic fighters, looting in capital
Mogadishu - 28 December, 2006
1. Wide shot of Mogadishu road with audio of gunfire
2. People walking with looted goods
3. Wide shot of street
Jowhar - 27 December, 2006
4. Long shot of people standing along street
5. Various of...
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Protests against Ethiopian troops' presence in Mogadishu
1. Various shots of vehicles and people gathered in the street
2. Top shot of people welcoming Transitional Federal Government (TFG) and Ethiopian forces
3. Top shot of people welcoming the forces
4. Soldier with gun
5. Various shots of...
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CAN428 STATE VISIT OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II TO ETHIOPIA
Queen Elizabeth II of the UK and Prince Philip visit nomadic tribe in Ethiopian highlands, present horse to Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia, later see horseriding display with Ethiopian Prime Minister Akilu Habte-Wold.
1. ws...
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Ethiopia - Elections
Millions of Ethiopians voted on Sunday (5/6) to elect a
constituent assembly in a poll boycotted by some opposition
parties who say it could destroy one of Africa's oldest states.
security officer searches man at head of row of people...
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Officials say Ethiopian plane hijacked to Geneva by co-pilot
Swiss officials said on Monday that the co-pilot of the Ethiopian Airlines place forced to land in Geneva, took control of the aircraft while the pilot was in the bathroom, and wanted to seek asylum in Switzerland.
Geneva airport chief...
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SYND 22 2 75 ANTI-ERITREA DEMONSTRATION IN ADDIS ABABA
Anti-eritrea demonstration in Addis Ababa
1. pan across demonstrators gathered
2. demonstrators jumping and chanting (no audio)
3. various shots demonstrators
4. cu blackboard being held with drawing
5. uniformed soldiers amongst...
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CAN 127 SIXTH SESSION OF THE UNESCO CONFERENCE IN ADDIS ABABA
Opening of the sixth session of the United Nations Economic Aid Commission conference (UNESCO) in Addis Ababa; demonstrations proclaim a willingness for Ethipopia to continue border war with Somalia
1. ls exterior, Africa Hall, Addis...
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It's Market Day in Abyssinia
Main Street, Addis Ababa, presents colourful scene when natives trade for food and clothing. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...
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Armistice Day 1936: ® Spoken by Leslie Mitchell.
The scenes in Whitehall as King Edward leads the nations remembrance. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for...
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Mussolini reviews police & Count Vinci stays on.
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The War:
Scenes, speeches and sanctions. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy and do not represent the...
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PRISONERS FROM LIBYA ARE HAPPY BEHIND WIRE -
A prison camp in Egypt for Italians captured in Libya. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy and...
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Abyssinia:
End of rainy season looms over Empire of Haile Selassie. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy...
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ITALIAN EMPIRE CRUMBLES -
Imperial forces continue their advance into Eritrea and capture Asmara. They then move on to take the Red Sea port of Massawa. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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ABYSSINIA CLEANED UP -
The last remnants of the Italian Army in Abyssinia have been rounded up in the Gondar region. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...
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Italy advances on Addis Ababa.
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CAN378 TOKYO MARATHON WINNER BIKILA GETS HERO'S WELCOME IN ADDIS ABABA
Tokyo marathon winner Abebe Bikila gets hero's welcome in Addis Ababa. He is the first black African to win an Olympic medal. Ethiopian Emperor Haille Selassie features.
1. ws Bikila rides on top of globe on float at airport surrounded...
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THE END OF THE JOURNEY
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ETHIOPIA - JUBILEE PREPARATIONS
At Addis Ababa (the Ethiopian capital) the town is gradually being modernised, preparations have been under way for some time, in readiness for the celebration of Emperor Haile Selassie's Silver Jubilee. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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MODERN ADDIS ABABA
The Ethiopian capital has been much in the news, lately because of the Emperor's Jubilee. The town is fast becoming a city of wide streets and modern buildings. The final scenes of the Jubilee celebrations, was a military parade....