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Conflict Incident Report
French reporter Roger Auque was abducted in West Beirut and was released on November 27, 1987, close to the Summerland Hotel in Beirut
Associated Timeline/Case:
Old Wars, New Wars | January, 1983 to December, 1988
Date of incident:
January 13, 1987 to November 27, 1987
Death toll:
0persons
Number of Injured:
0persons
January 13, 1987: French reporter Roger Auque was abducted in West Beirut. He was released on November 27, 1987, close to the Summerland Hotel in Beirut
Primary category:
Hostage Taking Situation [inc. attempt, release]
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