Conflict Incident Report

Army arrests two persons in Arsal's Wadi Hmayyid suspected of belonging to terrorist organization

Associated Timeline/Case:

Arsal Conflict (starting August 2, 2014)

Date of incident:

January 13, 2015

Death toll:

0persons

Number of Injured:

0persons

Actors/Parties Involved:

Syrian Civilians/Refugees

Lebanese Civilians

On 13 Jan 15, the Lebanese Armed Forces arrested a two people in Arsal-North Bekaa after trying to cross into its outskirts. The Lebanese national (of al-Hojairi family from Arsal ) and the Syrian national were arrested at the Wadi Hmeid checkpoint in Arsal-North Bekaa. They were riding a white Kia with a Syrian license plate and no registration papers. The two men were arrested after they attempted to infiltrate into Arsal's outskirts after disregarding the instructions of the soldiers at the checkpoint. The troops opened fire in order to arrest them.

http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/162873-suspected-suicide-bomber-held-...

http://www.nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/39122/Army-arrests-two-persons-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 two persons in Arsal's Wadi Hmayyid suspected of belonging to terrorist organization