Ghana Veterans and the 1948 Accra Riots
In 1948 Ghana was rocked by riots following the killing of Ghanaian WW2 veterans
Witness History: Archive 2014 · BBC World Service
March 7, 20148m 59s
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In 1948 Ghana was rocked by riots following the killing of three Ghanaian WW2 veterans. They were shot by British colonial police during a protest march in Accra. They wanted compensation for their war service. It became a milestone in Ghana's struggle for independence.