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Conflict Incident Report

Exchange of fire in Borj Abi Haidar

Date of incident: 
October 14, 2015
Death toll: 
0persons
Number of Injured: 
0persons
Actors/Parties Involved: 
Lebanese Civilians
Lebanese Resistance Regiments (AMAL)

On 14 Oct 15, in Borj Abi Haidar, a dispute erupted between members of Amal movement and the Loyalty party (Located in Borj Abi Haidar). The dispute escalated into an exchange of fire. LAF deployed and contained the situation. No injuries reported.

http://mtv.com.lb/News/Local/531629/إشكال_وإطلاق_نار_بسبب_فتاة

Primary category: 
Brawl/Dispute
Secondary Category: 
Clashes/Armed Conflict
Classification of conflict (primary): 
Individual acts of violence
Violent incidents which do not have a specific or a known political agenda but are caused by the general proliferation of weapons, of trained and untrained soldiers or militants, by the general inefficiency of the Justice system, and past-traditions and histories of violence within society.