Guam - Kurdish refugees arrive at air base

Описание: (19 Sep 1996) T/I: 10:09:47


A flood of Iraqi Kurd refugees, under the supervision of United States troops, arrived on Wednesday (18/09) on the Pacific island of Guam where they were being housed in camps. The US operation to evacuate over 17,000 Kurdish refugees, whose lives were believed to be in danger from Iraqi attack, is now almost complete.

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ANDERSEN AIR BASE, GUAM, 18/9
Night shots plane on tarmac;
Kurdish refugees disembark;
VS Kurdish refugees in airport hangar;
Kurdish refugees processed by authorities;
MS entertainment for children, children given toys;
SOT Rear Admiral David Brewer saying "The kids are great, the families are organised and many speak English, but we were ready"

19/9
WS United States Air Force base;
CU sign showing airbase;
SOT General John Dalager saying "Just to give you a feel for the numbers 281 families, 700 plus individuals - that will grow to 360 families, 2200 individuals out there."
Tracking shot accomodation for families;
MS women sweeping path ;
CU father with young daughter;
MS Kurdish men sitting under palm tree;
Kurdish man has medical examination inside medical centre;
SOT Medical Officer Lietenant David Damstra, saying "We have treated flu, kids that have become dehydrated, we've found a few pregnant women who need pre-natal care";
Soldier hands out cans of soda;
WS interior catering hall;
VS interior dining area;
Soldier wipes table;

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