Conflict Incident Report

At least 30 arrested in Hamra, raid operations underway

Date of incident:

June 20, 2014

Actors/Parties Involved:

Armed militants

Raid operations are still on the go in the Beirut region of Hamra, where at least 30 suspects, who had entered Lebanon with Arab passports, have been as yet arrested, National News Agency correspondent reported on Friday.

Information said that these terrorist groups were planning a huge attack during a celebration that was scheduled to take place today before noon at UNESCO Palace, by reaching the event location via unsuspicious means.

http://www.nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/28604/At-least-30-arrested-in-Ham...

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

At least 30 arrested in Hamra, raid operations underway