A MAN PRAYS FOR THE HOSTAGES IN LIMA
A demonstrator from an evangelical organization prays for the hostages inside the Japanese ambassador's residence in Lima as he holds a Bible on the 46th day of the hostage standoff, Febuary 1. Tupac Amaru rebels seized the diplomatic compound December 17 and continue to hold 72 hostages. Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori is meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Hashimoto in Toronto to try to resolve the hostage crisis.
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