Politics & Government

Release of Anglican Envoys by Kidnappers

Anglican Church envoys Terry Waite and Thomas Sutherland were released by Shiite Muslim kidnappers in Lebanon after being held captive for several years. Their release marked a significant moment in a series of abductions during the Lebanese Civil War, which involved various factions and aimed to leverage political power. The event highlighted the dangers faced by foreign nationals in the region, and the complexities surrounding negotiations for their freedom. Waite had been held captive since 1987, while Sutherland was abducted in 1989.

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