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Death of Grenada's Revolution

In October 1983, Maurice Bishop, the popular, left-wing leader of Grenada was killed following an internal party coup. Six days later the US invaded the tiny Caribbean island.

On 19 October 1983, Grenada's popular left-wing prime minister, Maurice Bishop, was killed following an internal party coup. Six days later the US invaded the tiny Caribbean island. We hear from Ann Peters, who was with Maurice Bishop in his final hours.

Photo: Maurice Bishop in 1983 . 大象传媒 Pictures

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Fri 18 Oct 2013 07:50GMT

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