Word: antiterror
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...meantime, a heavily armed phalanx of more than 200 police equipped with bulletproof vests and including a special antiterror unit from Paris had surrounded the courthouse and begun talks with the terrorists. Less than seven hours after the drama had begun, negotiators, led by Paris Police Prefect Robert Broussard, had secured the release of almost half the hostages, including a group of law students who were observing the trial and two defendants who chose not to take part in the uprising. Throughout the night, the terrorists continued releasing hostages. By late Friday morning only four remained: Presiding Judge Dominique Bailhache...