Conflict Incident Report

1 Dead, 4 injured as clashes continue in Ain el-Hilweh Camp

Associated Timeline/Case:

Tensions at Ain el-Helweh (starting August 7, 2014)

Date of incident:

June 18, 2015

Death toll:

1 person

Number of Injured:

4persons

Actors/Parties Involved:

Palestinian Groups

Palestinian Civilians/Refugees

On 18 June 15, one person was killed and four others were wounded in armed clashes between two groups in the Ain el-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp near Saida. Hand grenades and RPG rockets were used in the confrontation. Several shops and cars sustained material damage as a house went up in flames after it was hit by a shell. Palestinian forces within the camp are continuing communications in favor of bringing the dispute to an end.

Source Link:

http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/182469-1-dead-2-hurt-as-clashe…

Primary category:

Clashes/Armed Conflict

Secondary Category:

Assault

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

1 Dead, 4 injured as clashes continue in Ain el-Hilweh Camp