Conflict Incident Report

William Buckley, political officer at the U.S. embassy, was abducted and killed by the Islamic Jihad

Associated Timeline/Case:

Old Wars, New Wars | January, 1983 to December, 1988

Date of incident:

March 16, 1984 to October 3, 1985

Death toll:

1 person

Number of Injured:

0persons

Actors/Parties Involved:

Islamic Jihad

March 16, 1984: William Buckley, political officer at the U.S. embassy, was abducted in Beirut. A statement issued on October 3, 1985, by the Islamic Jihad claimed that the group had executed him.

Primary category:

Hostage Taking Situation [inc. attempt, release]

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Conflict Incident Report

William Buckley, political officer at the U.S. embassy, was abducted and killed by the Islamic Jihad