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Conflict Incident Report
LAF arrests in North Lebanon
Associated Timeline/Case:
Tripoli Clashes (starting June 20, 2014)
Date of incident:
May 5, 2015
Death toll:
0persons
Number of Injured:
0persons
Actors/Parties Involved:
Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF)
Syrian Civilians/Refugees
Lebanese Civilians
On 05 May 15, the Lebanese Armed Forces arrested 6 Lebanese Nationals and 50 Syrian Nationals in the town of Kweshra in North Lebanon. The LAF also raided a house in Bab El Hadid area, Tripoli and found weapons, assault rifles & military gear. http://nna-leb.gov.lb/ar/show-news/156794/50
Primary category:
Raid
Secondary 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.
Nearby Incidents
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Tripoli / Fighting spreads to the North, Beqaa, and Shouf
Tripoli / Clashes in North Lebanon
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