United Press International reported on December 13, 1990, that Algerian President Chadli Benjedid was one of the few Arab leaders maintaining communication with both Saddam Hussein and the Saudi Arabian leadership, noting his history of successful mediations, such as the release of U.S. hostages in Iran in 1980.

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• Person: Douglas Kellner Organization: UCLA
  The Persian Gulf TV War by Douglas Kellner (http://www.gseis.ucla ...

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• The Persian Gulf TV War by Douglas Kellner (http://www.gseis.ucla ... pages.gseis.ucla.edu Douglas Kellner · UCLA via serper

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• Saudi Arabia location
• Saddam Hussein entity