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Conflict Incident Report
Syrian Army shells South
Associated Timeline/Case:
The Two-Year War | February, 1975 to December, 1976
Date of incident:
June 9, 1976 to June 16, 1976
Death toll:
140persons
Number of Injured:
400persons
Actors/Parties Involved:
Syrian Armed Forces
The Syrian army shelled Saida, the Palestinian camp of Ain al-Hilweh, and Mieh w Mieh. Between 125 and 140 people were reportedly killed, including children, and between 350 and 400 were injured.
Primary category:
Bombardment
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