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Conflict Incident Report
Jean-Paul Kauffmann was abducted in West Beirut with Michel Seurat by the Islamic Jihad
Associated Timeline/Case:
Old Wars, New Wars | January, 1983 to December, 1988
Date of incident:
May 22, 1985 to May 4, 1988
Death toll:
0persons
Number of Injured:
0persons
Actors/Parties Involved:
Islamic Jihad
May 22, 1985: Jean-Paul Kauffmann was abducted in West Beirut on the airport road, along with Michel Seurat. He was released on May 4, 1988. The Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility.
Primary category:
Hostage Taking Situation [inc. attempt, release]
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