Conflict Incident Report

Between 50 and 200 men and women were detained without any arrest warrants and held at the Ministry of Defense

Associated Timeline/Case:

Foreign Presence and Withdrawals | January, 1991 to December, 2005

Date of incident:

July 23, 1992 to August 8, 1992

Death toll:

0persons

Number of Injured:

0persons

Actors/Parties Involved:

Syrian Armed Forces

Lebanese Civilians

July 23–August 8, 1992: Between 50 and 200 men and women, mainly supporters of Aoun, were detained without any arrest warrants and held at the Ministry of Defense, where they were reportedly tortured.

Primary category:

Arrest/Detention

Secondary Category:

Unlawful 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

Between 50 and 200 men and women were detained without any arrest warrants and held at the Ministry of Defense