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Conflict Incident Report
Security forces deployed in Jouaya
Date of incident:
February 24, 2017
Death toll:
0persons
Number of Injured:
0persons
Actors/Parties Involved:
Judicial Police - ISF
A group of youngsters attacked today Mayor of Jouaya town in the south Hassan Ismail, and municipal police officer Rabih Qassem, after they vandalized the latter's car, National News Agency correspondent reported on Friday. The assault came following a series of clashes related to the last municipal elections in the town. Locals urged officials to interfere "before the situation deteriorates." Law enforcement forces deployed shortly after the fact and managed to restore calm to the area.
Primary category:
Military/Security Forces Deployment
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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