Abu Nidal
Abu Nidal, born Sabri al-Banna, was a notorious Palestinian terrorist and the leader of the Abu Nidal Organization, responsible for numerous attacks worldwide that claimed hundreds of lives. He was in the news due to his connection with a 1988 kidnapping incident involving Swiss ICRC delegate Peter Winkler, as his organization sought retribution over an entry ban imposed by Switzerland.
Born on May 01, 1937 (89 years old)
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Abu Nidal was the founder of the Fatah Revolutionary Council and a bitter rival of Palestinian leader Yasir Arafat.
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Switzerland:
Abu Nidal, born Sabri al-Banna, was a notorious Palestinian terrorist responsible for numerous attacks worldwide.
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