1980 Dominican Republic Embassy siege in Bogotá
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The Dominican Republic Embassy siege was the 1980 siege of the embassy of the Dominican Republic by M-19 guerrillas in Bogotá, Colombia. The guerrillas held nearly 60[2] people, including 15 ambassadors, hostage. Of the initial group, 18 were held captive for 61 days.[3]
Quick Facts Dominican Republic Embassy Siege, Date ...
Dominican Republic Embassy Siege | |||||||
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Part of Colombian armed conflict | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
United States | M19 | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Oscar Pelaez Carmona Anthony Quainton |
Rosemberg Pabón Carmenza Cardona Londoño | ||||||
Units involved | |||||||
Colombian Army | Freedom or Democracy | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
~500[1] | 16 | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
none | 1 killed | ||||||
5 civilians wounded |
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