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Princess Diana's Bold Angola Trip: A Game-Changer

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Princess Dianas daring trip to Angola in 1997, advocating for a global landmine ban, is highlighted in a newly released footage. Despite criticism, her humanitarian approach resonated with locals and aid groups. The clip from an ITV interview showcases her unwavering commitment, which ultimately led to the Ottawa Treaty, signed by 122 nations and now with 164 on board.

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Princess Diana's Bold Angola Trip: A Game-Changer

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UK News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Princess Diana's Bold Angola Trip: A Game-Changer. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

On April 3rd, unseen footage from Princess Diana's bold trip to Angola in January 1997 just dropped for the first time. This was her push for a worldwide landmine ban, only eight months before her death. Dressed in full body armor, she walked a path lined with mines and even detonated one herself. The visit stirred up major heat back home. Conservative leaders slander as a loose cannon, saying she backed the wrong politics by calling for a total ban. They wanted every nation on board first, but Diana kept a humanitarian, meeting victims and highlighting the horror. Folks react to strong critics called him meddling, but locals and age groups loved it. She teared up with a 16-year-old landmine survivor, getting her first prosthetic leg after nine years. That image hit global screens hard, showing Angola's nightmare where one in every 300 lost a limb. Now this rare clip from an ITV interview services, with Diana, 35 then, brushing off the political noise. Her teen tried to steer away, but she owned it, smiling as she clarified her heart-driven

role. It aired in a new history episode. Diana's stand shifted the world spark the Ottawa Treaty, signed by 122 nations soon after her passing, now with 100. 64 on board. Her walk cleared past for real change, proving one voice can rewrite the rules.

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