Conflict Incident Report

Army arrests 5 Syrian suspects in connection with armed groups

Associated Timeline/Case:

Arsal Conflict (starting August 2, 2014)

Date of incident:

August 23, 2015

Death toll:

0persons

Number of Injured:

0persons

Actors/Parties Involved:

Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF)

Syrian Civilians/Refugees

Lebanese Army Intelligence arrested Sunday 5 Syrians at one of its checkpoints between the towns of Labweh and Arsal, on suspicion of involvement with armed groups, NNA correspondent in Baalbek reported.

http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/48501/Army-arrests-Syrian-suspects-in...

Primary category:

Arrest/Detention

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

Army arrests 5 Syrian suspects in connection with armed groups