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Conflict Incident Report

Shepherd Survives Landmine Explosion in Mjeidieh Outskirts

Date of incident: 
April 11, 2018
Death toll: 
0persons
Number of Injured: 
1 person

A landmine left by Israeli Millitary in the vicinity of the town of Mjeidieh exploded as shepherd Abdo Hussein Abdel Aal and his cattle herd crossed the area. The shepherd survived the explosion but his dog died and some of the cattle got wounded.

Primary category: 
Explosion
Classification of conflict (primary): 
Border conflicts (Israeli border)
Violations, disputes and/or conflicts instigated by Israeli intrusions on Lebanese national territories, airspace, and territorial waters. While there currently is no Israeli military occupation on Lebanese soil, these events are classified as violations of Lebanese sovereignty and are indicative of the continuous tensions between Lebanon and Israel.