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Conflict Incident Report
Nicolas Kluiters, a Dutch Roman Catholic priest, was abducted and tortured. His body was found in the Caza of B’albeq on April 1, 1985.
Associated Timeline/Case:
Old Wars, New Wars | January, 1983 to December, 1988
Date of incident:
March 14, 1985 to April 1, 1985
Death toll:
1 person
Number of Injured:
0persons
March 14, 1985: Nicolas Kluiters, a Dutch Roman Catholic priest, was abducted. His body was found in the Caza of B’albeq on April 1, 1985. A forensic doctor concluded that he had been strangled to death shortly after having been kidnapped; his hands were tied behind his back
Primary category:
Hostage Taking Situation [inc. attempt, release]
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