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Conflict Incident Report
Heavy fighting between Amal and Murabitun militias claim lives of 35 civilians
Associated Timeline/Case:
Old Wars, New Wars | January, 1983 to December, 1988
Date of incident:
April 18, 1985
Death toll:
35persons
Number of Injured:
167persons
Actors/Parties Involved:
Lebanese Resistance Regiments (AMAL)
Al-Murabitoun (Independent Nasserist Movement)
April 18, 1985: Heavy fighting between Amal and Murabitun militias forced residents to spend two days in underground shelters. At least 35 civilians were killed and 167 injured, according to AFP medical sources.
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