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Conflict Incident Report

Abduction in Khaldeh

Date of incident: 
May 16, 2016
Death toll: 
0persons
Number of Injured: 
0persons
Actors/Parties Involved: 
Syrian Civilians/Refugees

On 15 Apr 16, in Khaldeh, unidentified persons kidnapped a Syrian boy and requested a ransom in exchange for his release.

http://nna-leb.gov.lb/ar/show-news/217354/

Primary category: 
Hostage Taking Situation [inc. attempt, release]
Classification of conflict (primary): 
Individual acts of violence
Violent incidents which do not have a specific or a known political agenda but are caused by the general proliferation of weapons, of trained and untrained soldiers or militants, by the general inefficiency of the Justice system, and past-traditions and histories of violence within society.