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Conflict Incident Report
American journalist Charles Glass was abducted with Adel Osseiran and his bodyguard in West Beirut
Associated Timeline/Case:
Old Wars, New Wars | January, 1983 to December, 1988
Date of incident:
June 17, 1987 to August 18, 1987
Death toll:
0persons
Number of Injured:
0persons
June 17, 1987: American journalist Charles Glass was abducted in West Beirut. He was with the son of the Lebanese minister of Defense, Adel Osseiran, and his bodyguard, both of whom were also taken. The latter two were released one week later. Glass escaped 62 days later
Primary category:
Hostage Taking Situation [inc. attempt, release]
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