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Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1996

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3

Fujimori's iron hand tests Peru in hostage crisis

President Alberto Fujimori faces a crisis after Marxist guerrillas seized the Japanese ambassador's residence in Lima and held hundreds, including the president's mother and brother. Officials describe a balanced yet autocratic leader who may trade a peaceful exit for guaranteed hostage release, while his popularity sags amid slow growth and inflation.

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Takeover harms bid for Lori Berenson release

The MRTA seizure of the Japanese ambassador’s Lima residence endangers the campaign to win a new trial for Lori Berenson, the New York woman serving a life sentence in Peru. Her parents led years of advocacy while Peru’s crisis unfolds with hostages and international pressure.

Japan Lima New York Peru Tupac Amaru MRTA Lori Helene Berenson Congress Berenson Lori Daniel Radosh Mark Rhoda Berenson New York City Military Supreme Court Salvador Sanchez Ceren el Salvador Alberto Fujimori Clinton Washington Fujimori White House Jimmy Carter Bill Richardson D-N.m Lori Berenson World Bank

Ambassador's release tied to peace move in Peru

In Lima Peru the release of Guatemalan Ambassador Jose Maria Argueta from the Japanese residence follows Guatemala ending a 36 year civil war. Rebels who seized the embassy have freed about 430 hostages and aim to influence Peruvian politics while keeping others at a measured number.

Fujimori Alvin Adams U.S Peru Lima Tupac Amaru Jose Maria Argueta Dac Uruguay Argueta

Ex-IRA hit man backs England on NI peace push

Former Sinn Fein leader O Callaghan, released from jail under a queen approval process, urged Britons not to trust Sinn Fein pacific claims. He testified in Commons and wrote for The Sunday Times, arguing for all party talks while admitting a checkered TRA past and a desire to stay in the public eye. He rejected a government witness protection offer and contends peace talks hinge on credible ceasefire proof.

IRA Adams O'Callaghan Sinn Fein Executive Council Dee.p Joan Major TRA Major London John Hume Northern Ireland Sein Fein Hume Sinn Fein Commons Sunday Times

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