Conflict Incident Report

Police Arrest Two in Akkar on Suspicion of Belonging to Extremist Groups

Date of incident:

September 11, 2015

Death toll:

0persons

Number of Injured:

0persons

Actors/Parties Involved:

Syrian Civilians/Refugees

The General Security in the northern district of Akkar arrested a Lebanese national from the al-Amara neighborhood on suspicion of belonging to extremist groups, the state-run National News Agency reported on Friday.

On the other hand, the State Security in al-Qobayyat arrested a Syrian National on suspicion of opening fire at Lebanese army troops and belonging to the Islamic State.

http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/189559-police-arrest-two-in-akkar-on-...

Primary category:

Arrest/Detention

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

Police Arrest Two in Akkar on Suspicion of Belonging to Extremist Groups