Word: habre
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Dates: during 1977-1977
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...rebels' attack, the doctor's wife was killed. West German officials quickly arranged a payoff for the doctor's return. Later, the coopérant escaped to Libya, leaving Mme. Claustre alone in the hands of a Maoist rebel leader named Hissène Habré, who demanded a ransom that included 80 tons of arms and ammunition in return for the release of his hostage. But France could not supply the arms without affronting the government of Chad President N'Garta Tombalbaye and losing influence throughout Africa...