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History of Conflicts » Mapping of Political Violence in Lebanon » U.K. national Terry Waitewas abducted in the Beqaa and was released in November 1991.
Conflict Incident Report
U.K. national Terry Waitewas abducted in the Beqaa and was released in November 1991.
Associated Timeline/Case:
Old Wars, New Wars | January, 1983 to December, 1988
Date of incident:
January 20, 1987 to November 1, 1991
Death toll:
0persons
Number of Injured:
0persons
January 20, 1987: U.K. national Terry Waite, who had come to mediate the hostage crisis, was abducted in the Beqaa. He was released in November 1991.
Primary category:
Hostage Taking Situation [inc. attempt, release]
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