Conflict Incident Report

Five Czechs and a Lebanese national disappeared in Kefraya

Date of incident:

July 18, 2015

Death toll:

0persons

Number of Injured:

0persons

Actors/Parties Involved:

Lebanese Civilians

Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF)

On 18 July 15, at 1125hrs, a Lebanese and five (5) Czech nationals went missing after their luggage, passports, scattered clothes and three cameras were found in a Lebanese national’s vehicle in West Bekaa. The vehicle was found on the road between Zahle and Kefraya, 200 meters away from LAF check point. The car belongs to a Lebanese national from Taan family. The Lebanese Army Forces (LAF) inspected and combed all the hotels in the Western Bekaa after the disappearance of the Czech nationals.

http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/46843/Czech-passports-luggage-discove...
http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/46855/Army-Intelligence-inspects-hote...

Primary category:

Hostage Taking Situation [inc. attempt, release]

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

Five Czechs and a Lebanese national disappeared in Kefraya