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Joint Forces attack Christian areas
Associated Timeline/Case:
The Two-Year War | February, 1975 to December, 1976
Date of incident:
March 15, 1976 to March 25, 1976
Actors/Parties Involved:
National Movement (NM)
The Joint Forces launched a massive attack against Christian-populated areas in the cazas (counties) of Baabda, Aley, Shuf, and Upper Metn. They attacked the villages of al-Abadieh (in Baabda), Mtein, Tarchich, and Aintoura (Upper Metn), and later in Mansourieh-Bhamdoun131 and North Lebanon.
Primary category:
Clashes/Armed Conflict
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