Conflict Incident Report

Heavy shelling on Greater Beirut claims 22 civilians and more than 75 people injured.

Associated Timeline/Case:

Old Wars, New Wars | January, 1983 to December, 1988

Date of incident:

January 16, 1984

Death toll:

22persons

Number of Injured:

75persons

January 16, 1984: Greater Beirut, Metn, Kesrouan, Aley, and the Shuf came under heavy shelling for almost 12 hours. The bombardment reached schools, killing a number of students. In total, 22 civilians were killed, and more than 75 people were injured.

Primary category:

Bombardment

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Conflict Incident Report

Heavy shelling on Greater Beirut claims 22 civilians and more than 75 people injured.