The Simple Truth: A Concert for Kurdish Refugees

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The Simple Truth: A Concert for Kurdish Refugees was a 1991 fundraising concert in support of Kurdish Refugees after the Gulf War.[1][2][3] The concert was produced by Tony Hollingsworth,[4] with Jeffrey Archer also involved.[5] It was staged in London, Amsterdam, Philadelphia and Sydney, and broadcast on television in 36 countries. During the concert, $15 million in donations were collected.[6]

Nearly 12,000 people attended the concert at Wembley Arena in London, including the current Prime Minister John Major and Princess Diana. [7][8]

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  1. ^ Schmidt, William E. (1991-05-13). "AFTER THE WAR; Latest Rock-Star Relief Effort Benefits the Kurds". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-04-10.
  2. ^ "The Dispatch - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com. Retrieved 2021-04-10.
  3. ^ "Hollywood can do more for Kurdistan". www.kurdistan24.net. Retrieved 2021-04-10.
  4. ^ "Tony Hollingsworth | The Simple Truth: A Concert for Kurdish Refugees". tonyhollingsworth.com. Retrieved 2021-04-10.
  5. ^ "Accounts reveal Archer raised £1m for Kurds". Independent.co.uk. 16 August 2001.
  6. ^ "The Simple Truth: A Concert for Kurdish Refugees | THE LISTEN CAMPAIGN". listencampaign.com. Retrieved 2021-04-10.
  7. ^ "Pop Stars Sing To Raise Money For Iraqi Kurds". AP NEWS. Retrieved 2021-04-06.
  8. ^ "Reuters Archive Licensing". Reuters Archive Licensing. Retrieved 2021-04-06.

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