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Conflict Incident Report
Jamal Sharara was abducted from his home, detained and tortured. He was released on May 1, 1996.
Associated Timeline/Case:
Old Wars, New Wars | January, 1983 to December, 1988
Date of incident:
January 11, 1985 to May 1, 1996
Death toll:
0persons
Number of Injured:
0persons
Actors/Parties Involved:
South Lebanon Army (SLA)
January 11, 1985: Jamal Sharara was abducted from his home and detained in the SLA’s “Center 17” in Bint Jbeil, South Lebanon, and then in the Khiyam Detention Center (KDC), without charge or trial. He was tortured, including by electric shock, and dragged behind a moving car. He was released on May 1, 1996.
Primary category:
Unlawful Detention
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Bint Jubail / Jamal Sharara was abducted from his home, detained and tortured. He was released on May 1, 1996.
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