LBN24013
| Title | Actors/Parties Involved | Description | Date of incident | Death toll | Number of Injured | Sources of Conflict | Security Incident Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanted persons arrested in El Marej | Syrian Civilians/Refugees, Lebanese Civilians, Internal Security Forces (ISF) |
On 31 Mar 16, in El Marej, the Internal Security Forces (ISF) arrested a Lebanese and a Syrian national wanted for stealing rented vehicles. |
Thursday, March 31, 2016 | 0persons | 0persons | Arrest/Detention | |
| One arrested in Bekaa over murder, arm possession | Lebanese Civilians, ISF(internal security forces) |
Anti-terrorism Bureau in Bekaa arrested today Lebanese F.L. in al-Marej town, over charges of murder and arm possession, National News Agency correspondent reported on Monday. http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/56447/One-arrested-in-Bekaa-over-murd... |
Monday, February 8, 2016 | 0persons | 0persons | Arms Storage/Smuggling, Arrest/Detention | |
| One arrested in Bekaa over murder, arm possession | Lebanese Civilians, ISF(internal security forces) |
Anti-terrorism Bureau in Bekaa arrested today Lebanese F.L. in al-Marej town, over charges of murder and arm possession, National News Agency correspondent reported on Monday. http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/56447/One-arrested-in-Bekaa-over-murd... |
Monday, February 8, 2016 | 0persons | 0persons | Arms Storage/Smuggling, Arrest/Detention | |
| Woman killed, two injured in east Lebanon armed fight | Lebanese Civilians |
A dispute between locals in an east Lebanon village turned violent on Sunday, leading to the death of a woman according to the state-run National News Agency. http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Lebanon-News/2015/Oct-18/319282-woman-k... |
Sunday, October 18, 2015 | 1 person | 2persons | Brawl/Dispute, Shooting | |
| Dispute in El Marj | Syrian Civilians/Refugees |
On 25 Sep 15, in El Marj, a dispute erupted between two unidentified persons in a Syrian encampment. One Syrian national was stabbed. http://mtv.com.lb/News/Local/525472/مراسل_الـmtv_اشكال_في_مخيم_للنازحين_السوريين_في_المرج_ |
Friday, September 25, 2015 | 0persons | 1 person | Brawl/Dispute, Fire | |
| Demonstration in Bekaa | Lebanese Civilians |
On 15 Sep 15, at 1700hrs, a demonstration organized by the “Bekaa is not a Dumpster” group took place at the Barr Elias – El Marj intersection. |
Tuesday, September 15, 2015 | 0persons | 0persons | Collective Action [inc. protests, solidarity movements...] | |
| LAF carries out raids, arrests suspected Syrians | Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), Syrian Civilians/Refugees |
The Lebanese Armed Forces Orientation Directorate issued on Friday the following statement: http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/48396/LAF-carries-out-raids-arrests-s... |
Friday, August 21, 2015 | 0persons | 0persons | Arrest/Detention | |
| Shooting in El Marej |
On 10 July 15, in El Marej, a dispute took place between two (2) families and escalated into shooting. Several injuries reported. |
Friday, July 10, 2015 | 0persons | 0persons | Brawl/Dispute, Shooting | ||
| Two Israeli warplanes violate Lebanon's airspace |
NNA - An Israeli reconnaissance warplane violated on Tuesday at 8;30 the Lebanese airspace and executed circular maneuvers over the West Bekaa, then left at 19;15 towards the occupied territories, the Army said in a statement. http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/45810/Two-Israeli-warplanes-violate-L... |
Wednesday, June 24, 2015 | 0persons | 0persons | Air Space Violation | ||
| Three (3) Syrian nationals arrested in West Bekaa | ISF(internal security forces), Syrian Civilians/Refugees |
On 24 June 15, the Internal Security Forces (ISF) arrested three (3) Syrian nationals wanted for drug trafficking in the Western Bekaa. |
Wednesday, June 24, 2015 | 0persons | 0persons | Arrest/Detention, Illicit Trade/Trafficking/Smuggling | |
| Army conducting raid operations in the refugee camps of Al Marj and Aanjar –Bekaa | Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), Syrian Civilians/Refugees |
On 12 June 15, a large force of Lebanese army conducted raids at the Syrian refugees camps in Al Marj and Aanjar areas in Bekaa, in search for wanted associated with armed groups. |
Friday, June 12, 2015 | 0persons | 0persons | Raid | |
| Fire ravages Bekaa refugee camp, kills Syrian child | Syrian Civilians/Refugees, Civil Defense |
A huge fire broke out in the Jarrahieh camp in Marj, Bekaa on the 1st of June at 11:30 am. Primary information said that it had been caused by electrical wiring in one of the tents. The fire spread to the whole camp which hosted more than 250 families. Field accounts maintain that the local fire department, which is 7 minutes away from the camp, took more than 2:30 hours to react. 5 persons were reportedly deceased due to the fire, including a woman and her children. Investigations showed later on that 2 persons from the camp had been caught trying to ignite the rest of the camp and confessed to local authorities that they were behind Monday's fire. First hand data: By Lebanon Support Team. |
Monday, June 1, 2015 | 5persons | 11persons | Fire | |
| LAF raided a bomb making factory in El Marj | Syrian Civilians/Refugees, Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) |
On 25 Apr 15, in El Marej, Lebanese Army Forces (LAF) raided a bomb making factory, arrested several Syrian nationals and seized a large quantity of machines and material. http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/176783-army-clamps-down-on-bomb-makin... |
Saturday, April 25, 2015 | 0persons | 0persons | Raid | |
| Army Intelligence arrest four in Bekaa | Lebanese Military Intelligence |
On 19 feb 15, media reported that Lebanese Army Intelligence managed on 18 Feb 15 to apprehend four individuals in the Bekaa town of Marj, after raids operations within the frame of the security plan in Bekaa. The army also seized a huge quantity of weapons that the individuals had bought from different sources in order to resell them. http://www.nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/40752/Army-Intelligence-arrest-fo... |
Thursday, February 19, 2015 | 0persons | 0persons | Arms Storage/Smuggling, Arrest/Detention, Raid | |
| LAF: 17 Syrians arrested in West Bekaa for suspicions of terrorism | Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), Syrian Civilians/Refugees |
The Lebanese Armed Forces Orientation Directorate issued on Sunday the following statement: "A LAF task force carried out this morning a raid in the town of Marj in Western Bekaa. Twelve Syrian nationals were apprehended for suspicions of forming a terrorist group. Five other Syrians were arrested in the same locale for illegal entry into Lebanon. The LAF confiscated with said five a number of cell phones and computers, one motorcycle and two cars without legal papers. All 17 were handed over to competent authorities." http://www.nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/39647/LAF-17-Syrians-arrested-in-... |
Sunday, January 25, 2015 | 0persons | 0persons | Arrest/Detention | |
| Qatari national shot in Marj |
Qatari national, Walid Abdullah Mohammad Abdullah al Sharshafy, was shot on Marj junction, NNA field correspondent to Zahle said on Friday. Reasons behind the shooting remain unknown. The victim was rushed to hospital. http://www.nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/37802/Qatari-national-shot-in-Marj |
Monday, December 15, 2014 | 0persons | 1 person | Shooting |