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Conflict Incident Report

LAF apprehended leader of armed group in Bekaa

Associated Timeline/Case: 
Arsal Conflict (starting August 2, 2014)
Date of incident: 
June 6, 2015
Death toll: 
0persons
Number of Injured: 
0persons
Actors/Parties Involved: 
Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF)
Syrian Civilians/Refugees

In Al Labweh – North Bekaa, the Lebanese Army Forces (LAF) detained a Syrian national who is the leader of a terrorist group in the Bekaa. The detainee was arrested while he was heading to the outskirts of Arsal to join armed elements.

http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/181273-army-intelligence-apprehends-m...

Primary category: 
Arrest/Detention
Classification of conflict (primary): 
Power & governance conflicts
Violent or non-violent conflicts associated with antagonisms related to internal political tensions between local and/or national groups and parties. These tensions may be encouraged by internal, regional and international parties. Such conflicts are characterized by their defiance and/or opposition to central State power and governance.