Conflict Incident Report

Six Syrian nationals arrested in Saouiri

Date of incident:

July 14, 2015

Death toll:

0persons

Number of Injured:

0persons

Actors/Parties Involved:

Syrian Civilians/Refugees

Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF)

On 14 July 15, in Saouiri, the Lebanese Army Forces (LAF) arrested six (6) Syrian nationals wanted for operating a small drone in east Lebanon. The group was using the drone to spy on areas in the eastern Lebanese mountain range.

http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Lebanon-News/2015/Jul-14/306655-army-ar...

Primary category:

Arrest/Detention

Classification of conflict (primary):

Border conflicts (Syrian border)

Violations, disputes and/or conflicts arising between rival armed groups along the Lebanese/Syrian borders which involve parties or militant groups from the Lebanese and Syrian side in both Lebanon and Syria. These conflicts also encompass transnational groups (such as faith-based regional groups, e.g. ISIS, al-Nusra Front) that cannot be considered as strictly Syrian, Lebanese or of any other national entity.

Classification of conflict(secondary):

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

Six Syrian nationals arrested in Saouiri