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Conflict Incident Report
Fighting between Amal and Palestinian militias in Burj al-Barajneh claim 42 lives
Associated Timeline/Case:
Old Wars, New Wars | January, 1983 to December, 1988
Date of incident:
September 8, 1985
Death toll:
42persons
Number of Injured:
183persons
Actors/Parties Involved:
Lebanese Resistance Regiments (AMAL)
Palestinian militias
September 8, 1985: Fighting between Amal and Palestinian militias in Burj al-Barajneh and its vicinity since early September left 42 people dead and 183 injured, according to the Associated Press (AP).
Primary category:
Assault
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