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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.