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Summary:The hijacking of a Pan American jet at Karachi airport ended on September 5 when commandos stormed the plane; 22 people died in the crossfire. The hijack began when gunmen boarded the aircraft and demanded to be flown to Cyprus, saying they wanted to free Arab prisoners held in Cypriot jails. In Cyprus, the Libyan Revolutionary Cells organisation claimed responsibility for the hijack while in Beirut it was claimed by the Soldiers of God group.
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Location:PAKISTAN KARACHI AIRPORTS
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