Taif
Americannoun
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All militias were supposed to be disarmed after the 1989 Taif Accord that ended the civil war, but Hezbollah was exempt because it was fighting Israeli forces occupying southern Lebanon.
From BBC • Oct. 29, 2024
The last infection occurred in the city of Taif and involved a patient who had contact with camels.
From Salon • May 11, 2024
While it sponsored the Taif accord, Saudi Arabia has other concerns these days, notably halting the Yemen war.
From Reuters • Jun. 22, 2023
A crowning moment for Mr. Husseini came in 1989 after leading negotiations in Taif, Saudi Arabia, seeking to end Lebanon’s civil war that claimed more than 100,000 lives and cemented sectarian lines across the country.
From Washington Post • Jan. 12, 2023
Harried by the sword during their retreat, Malik and the remains of his army managed to find safety in the fortified town of Taif.
From The Life of Mohammad The Prophet of Allah by Dinet, Etienne
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