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The Hanafi Hostage Siege in Washington DC
In March 1977 a group of American Muslims took over a hundred people hostage in the US capital. The siege ended after three diplomats from Islamic countries intervened.
In March 1977 a group of American Muslims took over a hundred people hostage in Washington. The siege ended after ambassadors from three Islamic countries helped with the negotiations. Simon Watts has been speaking to Paul Green, one of the hostages who was held for almost 40 hours.
PHOTO: Hamaas Abdul Khaalis, the leader of the hostage-takers, arriving for a court hearing in Washington with his wives (AP)
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