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HOSTAGE [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-11-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Protection of Life
DEF

A person given or held as security for the fulfillment of certain conditions or terms, promises, etc., by another.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité des personnes
CONT

Un homme qui avait pris en otage sept personnes dont quatre enfants, mardi matin 10 juillet à Vitry-sur-Seine, a finalement été maîtrisé par les policiers du Raid, après avoir libéré ses otages.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Protección de las personas
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