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
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
His involvement led many to declare him the "Godfather of Taif".
From Reuters • Jan. 11, 2023
The inhabitants of Taif endeavoured to make terms, so that the change might be less abrupt.
From History of Religion A Sketch of Primitive Religious Beliefs and Practices, and of the Origin and Character of the Great Systems by Menzies, Allan
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