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Conflict Incident Report
Armed clash erupts in Aisha Bakkar
Date of incident:
May 7, 2018
Death toll:
0persons
Number of Injured:
0persons
Actors/Parties Involved:
Hezbollah
Future Current
Groups of men on mopeds roamed the streets and there were reports of scuffles between supporters of opposing political parties.
A dispute reportedly emerged between supporters from Hariri's Future Movement and groups of Hezbollah supporters in Aisha Bakkar with a fight breaking out. Things reportedly calmed quickly in the area.
This security incident was mapped according to the closest possible location.
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Primary category:
Brawl/Dispute
Secondary Category:
Shooting
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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