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Conflict Incident Report
Zahi Khouryand four of his family members were kidnapped in Hamra
Associated Timeline/Case:
Old Wars, New Wars | January, 1983 to December, 1988
Date of incident:
September 20, 1985
Death toll:
0persons
Number of Injured:
0persons
September 20, 1985: In Hamra, West Beirut, Zahi Khoury, his brother Suheil Khoury, the latter’s wife, Maha Hourani, and their son Nizar were kidnapped.
Primary category:
Hostage Taking Situation [inc. attempt, release]
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