Conflict Incident Report

Army Repels Attack by Gunmen in Arsal

Date of incident:

November 3, 2014

Death toll:

0persons

Number of Injured:

0persons

Actors/Parties Involved:

Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF)

Armed militants

The army repelled overnight Monday an infiltration attempt by gunmen, who are scattered on the outskirts of the northeastern border town of Arsal.
The armed men opened fire at army posts in the area, compelling soldiers to respond using medium weapons and machine guns.
The army also fired flare bombs to be able to monitor the movement of the armed men.

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Primary category:

Clashes/Armed Conflict

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 Repels Attack by Gunmen in Arsal