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Conflict Incident Report
240 prisoners were executed by Syrian forces and the pro-Damascus Christian militia headed by Elie Hobeika in Mount Lebanon
Associated Timeline/Case:
The End of the War | January, 1989 to October, 1990
Date of incident:
October 13, 1990 to October 14, 1990
Death toll:
240persons
Number of Injured:
0persons
Actors/Parties Involved:
Syrian Armed Forces
Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF)
October 13–14, 1990: In Mount Lebanon, in the towns of Baabda, Dahr al-Wahsh, Bsous, Houmal, and Beit Mery, 240 prisoners, including civilians, were executed by Syrian forces and the pro-Damascus Christian militia headed by Elie Hobeika during and after the Syrian military assault on Aoun’s forces.
Primary category:
Murder
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