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the SLA opens fire on civilians in Sohmor killing 13
Associated Timeline/Case:
Old Wars, New Wars | January, 1983 to December, 1988
Date of incident:
September 20, 1984
Death toll:
13persons
Number of Injured:
20persons
Actors/Parties Involved:
South Lebanon Army (SLA)
September 20, 1984: In the Shi’a village of Sohmor, South Lebanon, the SLA grouped the population in the central square and opened fire on them. Thirteen civilians were killed, and 20 others were wounded.
Primary category:
Murder
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