- Title: LEBANON: Fighters
- Date: 8th November 1983
- Summary: TRIPOLI, LEBANON 8 NOVEMBER 1983 ( REUTERS 1" video tape) SV Man with rocket launcher in street watches distant explosion GV Fighters stand on tank GV Men build gunpoint (2 shots) GV Men prepare truck-carried rocket launcher (2 shots) SV Man crouches with machine gun (2 shots) GV Men with rifles in street SVs Men with rocket launchers in street emplacement (2 shots) (1.15)
- Embargoed: 23rd November 1983 12:00
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- Location: TRIPOLI, LEBANON
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- Country: Lebanon
- Topics: Conflict,Politics
- Reuters ID: LVABQK209NA7F04N69J96WRQPA6O
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- Story Text: Palestinian troops loyal to PLO (Palestinian Liberation Organisation) leader Yasser Arafat recently moved into the northern Lebanese port of Tripoli in what was widely seen as their potential last stand against rebel PLO forces led by Colonel Saeed Musa, known as Abu Musa. The Syrian backed rebels have won over of Arafat's previous strongholds.
On November 8, the PLO loyalists prepared their positions in Tripoli for what could be a decisive battle - Copyright Holder: REUTERS
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