Conflict Incident Report

Kidnappers of Aarsal resident ask for ransom

Associated Timeline/Case:

Arsal Conflict (starting August 2, 2014)

Date of incident:

March 23, 2015

Death toll:

0persons

Number of Injured:

0persons

Actors/Parties Involved:

Lebanese Civilians

On 23 Mar 15, the kidnappers of a Lebanese resident of the northeastern border town of Aarsal have asked for a $200,000 ransom, his father claimed.

http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/172703-kidnappers-of-arsal-resident-a...

Primary category:

Hostage Taking Situation [inc. attempt, release]

Classification of conflict (primary):

Individual acts of violence

Violent incidents which do not have a specific or a known political agenda but are caused by the general proliferation of weapons, of trained and untrained soldiers or militants, by the general inefficiency of the Justice system, and past-traditions and histories of violence within society.

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Conflict Incident Report

Kidnappers of Aarsal resident ask for ransom