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Conflict Incident Report
Shelling on residential area of Ashrafieh kills one and injures 23
Associated Timeline/Case:
Old Wars, New Wars | January, 1983 to December, 1988
Date of incident:
May 14, 1984
Death toll:
1 person
Number of Injured:
23persons
May 14, 1984: The artillery shelling on residential areas saw one shell hit a school playground in Ashrafieh, killing one 12-year-old and injuring 23, including 5 children whose legs were amputated.
Primary category:
Bombardment
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