Conflict Incident Report

Security Forces reopened a road that leads to BCD square

Date of incident:

May 28, 2015

Death toll:

0persons

Number of Injured:

0persons

Actors/Parties Involved:

ISF(internal security forces)

Families of abducted soldiers [Arsal Clashes]

On 28 May 15, the Security Forces reopened a road which leads to downtown square. (The road was closed after families of the abducted LAF/ISF members being held hostage by ISIL and Al Nusra Front erected tents in the area eight months ago to pressure the government to take action). However, another road that passes towards the Grand Serail remain closed.

http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Lebanon-News/2015/May-28/299592-police-...

Primary category:

Collective Action [inc. protests, solidarity movements...]

Classification of conflict (primary):

Power & governance conflicts

Violent or non-violent conflicts associated with antagonisms related to internal political tensions between local and/or national groups and parties. These tensions may be encouraged by internal, regional and international parties. Such conflicts are characterized by their defiance and/or opposition to central State power and governance.

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Conflict Incident Report

Security Forces reopened a road that leads to BCD square