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Conflict Incident Report

Christian village of Qa'a in North Bekaa attacked

Associated Timeline/Case: 
The Two-Year War | February, 1975 to December, 1976
Date of incident: 
July 7, 1975
Death toll: 
7persons
Actors/Parties Involved: 
As-Saiqa (Vanguard of the Popular Liberation War)

The Christian-populated village of Qa’a in northern Beqaa, which had been under siege since July 1 by neighboring Muslim Shi’a tribesmen and As-Sa`iqa, was attacked and seven civilians killed. This triggered the beginning of the Christian displacement from northern Beqaa.

Primary category: 
Clashes/Armed Conflict