Conflict Incident Report

LAF detains Hoblous group, shells headquarters in Bhanine

Associated Timeline/Case:

Tripoli Clashes (starting June 20, 2014)

Date of incident:

October 26, 2014

Death toll:

0persons

Number of Injured:

0persons

Actors/Parties Involved:

ISIS (Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL))

Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF)

Smoke filled the sky above the so-called security square of Sheikh Khaled Hoblous in Bhanine as LAF choppers shelled the strong-hold of the terrorist group. Army units took control over the Sharq University in Minieh and Salam school in Bhanine. The LAF also apprehended a group that belongs to Hoblous as many of his affiliates fell during the clashes. http://www.nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/35383/LAF-detains-Hoblous-group-s...

Primary category:

Bombardment

Secondary Category:

Clashes/Armed Conflict

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 detains Hoblous group, shells headquarters in Bhanine