Conflict Incident Report

Man released after several-hour abduction ordeal in Bekaa

Date of incident:

February 26, 2015

Death toll:

0persons

Number of Injured:

0persons

On 26 Feb 15, two gunmen riding a Grand Cherokee kidnapped morning a man at gunpoint from a van in the Bekaa town of Ali al-Nahri and fled to an unknown destination. He was released later on. The circumstances of his abduction remain unclear.

http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/169104-man-released-after-several-hou...

Primary category:

Hostage Taking Situation [inc. attempt, release]

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 released after several-hour abduction ordeal in Bekaa