Conflict Incident Report

Army Intelligence frees Iraqi hostage held in Wadi Khaled

Date of incident:

April 9, 2015

Death toll:

0persons

Number of Injured:

0persons

Actors/Parties Involved:

Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF)

Lebanese Civilians

On 09 Apr 15, the Army Intelligence succeeded in freeing an Iraqi hostage who was kidnapped earlier during the day, announced the army in a statement. The Iraqi national was kidnapped in the border region of Wadi Khaled in exchange for a ransom. Army Intelligence units managed to pinpoint the location of the abductors and later raided the area. It freed the hostage and arrested Lebanese national who masterminded the kidnapping. He has a criminal record and was previously tried for various offenses. A number of weapons used in the kidnapping were seized.
http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/174835-army-intelligence-frees-iraqi-...

Primary category:

Raid

Secondary 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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Army Intelligence frees Iraqi hostage held in Wadi Khaled