Word: lebanonization
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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WASHINGTON--The State Department, confirming the release yesterday of an Indian hostage to the Syrian government, said "we are anxious to talk to him and learn if he has any information to share with us" about the eight other U.S. citizens held in Lebanon...
...join with Mr. Singh's relatives in rejoicing in his release and call for the urgent, unconditional release of all hostages in Lebanon," Oakley said...
Although Singh is an Indian citizen, he was considered one of the nine Americans held hostage in Lebanon, she said, adding that he "was associated" with the Americans who taught at the college...
President Reagan created a stir in New York a week ago when he suggested that something was in the works regarding the nine Americans held hostage by various pro-Iranian elements in Lebanon...
...this were not bad enough, Syria's campaign to achieve national unity in Lebanon, a goal the U. S. supports, is also being challenged by Iraq, which is determined to exact revenge against Assad for his support of Iran during the gulf war. Syria claims that Iraq is already funneling money and arms to, of all people, the Lebanese Forces, thereby encouraging the right- wing Christians in their resistance to Assad's reforms...