August 8, 1986

Social/Economic/Political

Arab World: Al-Fajr reports 5 major PLO factions (Fateh, DFLP, the Palestinian Communist party, the Arab Liberation Front, and the Palestine Liberation Front) recently agreed in Tunis to convene the PNC within 45 days [FJ 8/8].

Military Action

Arab World: Car bomb explodes in West Beirut, kills 17, wounds over 50 [WP 8/9].