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Conflict Incident Report
Intense fighting in West Beirut between Amal and PSP leave 53 civilians dead
Associated Timeline/Case:
Old Wars, New Wars | January, 1983 to December, 1988
Date of incident:
November 21, 1985 to November 22, 1985
Death toll:
53persons
Number of Injured:
225persons
Actors/Parties Involved:
Lebanese Resistance Regiments (AMAL)
Progressive Socialist Party (PSP)
November 21–22, 1985: Intense fighting in West Beirut between Amal and PSP left 53 civilians dead and 225 wounded. More than 400 people were kidnapped that day by both parties.
Primary category:
Clashes/Armed Conflict
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