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Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1985

Page

3

Jackson Mecca: Jackson May Travel For Hostages Release

Washington officials signaled willingness to back any feasible effort by Rev. Jesse Jackson to win the release of Americans held in Lebanon by Islamic extremists. Jackson said he would go to Kuwait Lebanon or Tehran if it could help, as relatives of hostages met with State Department officials for a second round of talks.

Washington State Department Reagan Jesse Jackson Lebanon Jackson Kuwait Tehran Iran Beirut Aidan Walsh U.N Ireland Robert Oakley Rainbow Coalition Oakley George Bush Bush United States Ers White House Larry Speakes Speakes Terry Anderson Middle East Associated Press Benjamin Weir Martin Lawrence Jenco Anderson Weir Jenco U.S William Buckley Mideastern Newpapers West

Tamil guerrillas killed in cave as Sri Lanka reels from violence

Sri Lankan police killed 18 Tamil separatist guerrillas in an Eastern cave near Akkaraipattu and uncovered explosives. The report notes widespread attacks since Tuesday, with at least 150 dead in Jaffna and Anuradhapura, and clashes displacing thousands as violence spreads across the island. Government officials warned against retaliatory violence, while rebels and refugees highlight ongoing turmoil and regional links with Tamil groups in India.

Colombo Sri Lanka Astern Information Ministry Akkaraipattu Jaffna Associated Press Adm Asoka de Silva Sal Defense Ministry Anuradhapura India Tamil Nadu

Afghan rebels form united front against Soviet troops

Seven Afghan guerrilla groups announced a common front to fight the Soviets in Afghanistan. At a Peshawar news conference they sought recognition from the United Nations and other bodies as Afghanistan’s representatives. The Islamic Union Mujahedeen Afghanistan will be governed by a rotating chair and council to direct joint operations, with plans for a provisional government and unified leadership after earlier alliance failures.

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