Announcement that Cuban citizens could be repatriated back to Cuba
Methods
Hostage taking
Parties
Cuban detainees
United States Penitentiary, Atlanta staff, Federal Bureau of Prisons
Casualties
Death(s)
1
Injuries
~250
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