Conflict Incident Report

Muslim group protests outside Russia's Beirut embassy

Date of incident:

May 4, 2016

Death toll:

0persons

Number of Injured:

0persons

Actors/Parties Involved:

Lebanese Civilians

On 04 May 16, the Muslim Scholars Committee protested outside the Russian Embassy in Beirut against the ongoing bombardment of the Syrian city of Aleppo. The few dozen demonstrators condemned Russia and blamed it for the violence, holding pictures showing scenes from the devastated city and banners denouncing Russian intervention in the five-year conflict. The Muslim group accuses Russia, Iran, Hezbollah and their allies for the ongoing bloodshed. http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Lebanon-News/2016/May-04/350549-muslim-...

Primary category:

Collective Action [inc. protests, solidarity movements...]

Classification of conflict (primary):

Border conflicts (Syrian border)

Violations, disputes and/or conflicts arising between rival armed groups along the Lebanese/Syrian borders which involve parties or militant groups from the Lebanese and Syrian side in both Lebanon and Syria. These conflicts also encompass transnational groups (such as faith-based regional groups, e.g. ISIS, al-Nusra Front) that cannot be considered as strictly Syrian, Lebanese or of any other national entity.

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Conflict Incident Report

Muslim group protests outside Russia's Beirut embassy