Capture of Bhamduon (sep 4, 1983 – sep 6, 1983)
Description:
September 4–6, 1983: The PSP, with the support of Palestinian gunmen, took control of the townof Bhamdoun and its surrounding villages; 384 Christians were killed388 (284 from Bhamdoun alDayaa, 30 from Bhamdoun al-Mahatta, as well as 70 who were not from these villages originally).
Most of their bodies were never found. The town was then open to widespread looting and burning
of houses, hotels, and shops.
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Date:
sep 4, 1983
sep 6, 1983
~ 2 days