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History of Conflicts » Mapping of Political Violence in Lebanon » Gilles Peyrolles, head of the French Cultural Center in Tripoli, was abducted. He was released on April 2, 1985.
Conflict Incident Report
Gilles Peyrolles, head of the French Cultural Center in Tripoli, was abducted. He was released on April 2, 1985.
Associated Timeline/Case:
Old Wars, New Wars | January, 1983 to December, 1988
Date of incident:
March 23, 1985 to April 2, 1985
Death toll:
0persons
Number of Injured:
0persons
March 23, 1985: Gilles Peyrolles, head of the French Cultural Center in Tripoli, was abducted. He was released on April 2, 1985.
Primary category:
Hostage Taking Situation [inc. attempt, release]
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