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Conflict Incident Report
Abducted Syrian national freed
Date of incident:
August 16, 2015
Death toll:
0persons
Number of Injured:
0persons
Actors/Parties Involved:
Syrian Civilians/Refugees
Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF)
On 16 Aug 15, a Syrian national who was abducted in Arsal was freed and delivered to LAF in Ras Baalbeck.
Primary category:
Hostage Taking Situation [inc. attempt, release]
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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