IRRC No. 160

Repatriation of Prisoners of War in the Middle East

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Abstract
At the request of the Israel and Syrian Governments, the ICRC, on 1 and 6 June 1974, repatriated wounded and able-bodied prisoners of war of both countries. The Swiss Government made three aircraft available for the operations.

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