Witness History: Archive 2012 - La Penca bombing

In May 1984 a bomber tried to kill an anti-Sandinista rebel leader in Nicaragua.

The attack took place at a press conference and several journalists were killed and injured.

Swedish journalist Peter Torbiornsson believes he inadvertently helped the bomber.

Published on Tuesday, 29th May 2012.

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