Conflict Incident Report

LAF arrests Syrian with terrorist links in Tripoli's Abi Samra

Associated Timeline/Case:

Tripoli Clashes (starting June 20, 2014)

Date of incident:

September 13, 2015

Death toll:

0persons

Number of Injured:

0persons

Actors/Parties Involved:

Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF)

Syrian Civilians/Refugees

The Lebanese Armed Forces Orientation Directorate issued on Sunday the following statement: "A LAF Intelligence patrol apprehended in Abi Samra locality (Tripoli) Syrian national Nidal Youssef Eddine Fotour for links to terrorist organizations. The detainee was handed over to competent authorities as an investigation was launched with him." http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/49596/LAF-arrests-Syrian-with-terrori...

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.

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Conflict Incident Report

LAF arrests Syrian with terrorist links in Tripoli's Abi Samra