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Conflict Incident Report

Release of five Czechs abducted in July

Date of incident: 
February 1, 2016
Death toll: 
0persons
Number of Injured: 
0persons
Actors/Parties Involved: 
General Security

The five Czechs who were abducted on Kifraya-West Bekaa highway were freed this evening, and handed over to the Lebanese General Security, National News Agency correspondent reported on Monday.

http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/56103/Release-of-five-Czechs-abducted...

Primary category: 
Hostage Taking Situation [inc. attempt, release]
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.