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Conflict Incident Report

2 simultaneous suicide bombings in Tripoli

Associated Timeline/Case: 
Tripoli Clashes (starting June 20, 2014)
Date of incident: 
January 10, 2015
Death toll: 
9persons
Number of Injured: 
39persons
Actors/Parties Involved: 
Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF)
Lebanese Civilians

On 10 Jan 15, at around 1945hrs, 2 suicide bombers targeted a coffee shop in Jabal Mohsen-Tripoli using PBIEDs (Person Borne Improvised Explosive Devices). 9 people were killed, including and ISF member and 39 were injured. At 2015hrs, heavy LAF presence was reported in the area. In addition the Governor of the North imposed a curfew in Beddawi, Qobbeh, Mankoubeen & Tabbaneh-Tripoli until 0700hrs of 11 Jan 15. At 2030hrs, unidentified people tossed a sonic grenade at Baael Al Darawish playground in Tabeneh-Tripoli. 1 child was reportedly killed. At 2130hrs, the perpetrators where identified as 2 citizens from Al Mankoubine area-Tripoli. At 2215hrs, LAF started to conduct search and arrest operations in Al Mankoubine area-Tripoli after information that the perpetrators are supporters of Shadi Al Mawlawi. At 2157hrs, media reported that Al Nusra Front allegedly claimed responsibility for the attack. http://www.nna-leb.gov.lb/ar/show-news/136120 http://www.nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/38997/martyrs-37-injured-as-resul... The final report of fallen victims as a result of the terrorist bombings in Jabal Mohsen that took place earlier Saturday evening is: 9 martyrs, including 2 unidentified bodies that were transferred to the government hospital in Tripoli, and 37 wounded, NNA field correspondent in Tripoli indicated. http://www.nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/38997/martyrs-37-injured-as-resul...

Primary category: 
Suicide Bombing/Car Bomb
Secondary Category: 
Restrictions on Residents [inc. curfews]
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.