Historical Events tagged with "christianmilitia"

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Military & Warfare

Sabra and Shatila Massacre Unfolds in Lebanon

September 16th, 1982 42 years ago

The Sabra and Shatila massacre took place in Beirut, Lebanon, when armed Lebanese Christian militias, allied with Israel, entered the Palestinian refugee camps. Over the course of three days, thousands of Palestinian civilians were killed as part of a violent reprisal following the assassination of Lebanese President Bashir Gemayel. The event raised significant international condemnation and showcased the dire consequences of the ongoing Lebanese Civil War.

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