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Conflict Incident Report
Rev. Benjamin Weir, teacher at the Protestant school in Hamra, was abducted and released
Associated Timeline/Case:
Old Wars, New Wars | January, 1983 to December, 1988
Date of incident:
May 8, 1984 to September 18, 1985
Death toll:
0persons
Number of Injured:
0persons
May 8, 1984: Rev. Benjamin Weir, teacher at the Protestant school in Hamra, was abducted in West Beirut. He was released on September 18, 1985
Primary category:
Hostage Taking Situation [inc. attempt, release]
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