Conflict Incident Report

Five Lebanese arrested on terrorism charges

Date of incident:

September 26, 2015

Death toll:

0persons

Number of Injured:

0persons

Actors/Parties Involved:

Lebanese Civilians

Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF)

On 26 Sep 15, the Lebanese Armed Forces referred Lebanese national Abdul Rahman Zakariya Al Hassan along with four other citizens (mentioned by their initials: E.H., M.H., A.H., and N.H.) to the judiciary for further investigation on charges of terrorism and plotting to target the LAF. Al Hassan belongs to a terrorist organization and was in the possession of explosive material, hand grenades, taser guns and military weapons with the intent of making bombs and using them against military posts. Hassan also attempted to lure LAF soldiers into defecting and joining terrorist organizations. He also tried to persuade soldiers to seize military equipment. The terrorist was also charged of possession and abuse of drugs. The other four culprits were arrested on charges of transporting Hassan's explosives and concealing them after his arrest.

http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/50226/LAF-Five-Lebanese-arrested-on-t...

Primary category:

Arrest/Detention

Secondary Category:

Illicit Trade/Trafficking/Smuggling

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 Lebanese arrested on terrorism charges