Conflict Incident Report

Man injured near LAF checkpoint in Ain El Helweh Camp, Saida

Date of incident:

November 19, 2015

Death toll:

0persons

Number of Injured:

1 person

Actors/Parties Involved:

Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF)

On 18 Nov 15, at 1700hrs, a man belonging to the Serail Al Moukawama group attempted to enter Ain El Helweh Camp, Saida by threatening a LAF soldier stationed at the Al-Qasab street checkpoint with a knife. While he was attempting to escape, the LAF soldiers fired shots towards him, injuring him. He was taken to hospital and referred to the relevant authorities.
http://nna-leb.gov.lb/ar/show-news/191695/

Primary category:

Arrest/Detention

Classification of conflict (primary):

Individual acts of violence

Violent incidents which do not have a specific or a known political agenda but are caused by the general proliferation of weapons, of trained and untrained soldiers or militants, by the general inefficiency of the Justice system, and past-traditions and histories of violence within society.

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Conflict Incident Report

Man injured near LAF checkpoint in Ain El Helweh Camp, Saida