Siege that took place in London from 30 April to 5 May 1980. It began on 30 April 1980 in what is now the United Kingdom and lasted until 5 May 1980 (about 5 days). The setting was South Kensington. It was part of Arab separatism in Khuzestan and Thatcherism. Those involved included the Democratic Revolutionary Front for the Liberation of Arabistan, Special Air Service, the United Kingdom and Peter de la Billière. About 5 people died. Some 2 were injured.
Before and after
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- 4 May 1980Death of Josip Broz Tito
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