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Conflict Incident Report
Suspected militant arrested in Ain al-Hilweh
Date of incident:
September 23, 2017
Death toll:
0persons
Number of Injured:
0persons
Actors/Parties Involved:
Palestinian Civilians/Refugees
Armed militants
State Security
On 13 September 2017, State Security arrested a Palestinian national on suspicion of belonging to an outlawed hard-line militant group in the south Lebanon Ain al-Hilweh refugee camp.
The suspect, identified as Ahmed H., reportedly took part in the recent August clashes in the restive camp that saw fighting between the militant group, led by the extremist gang leaders Bilal Badr and Bilal Arqoub, and the joint Palestinian Security force, backed by Fatah and other mainstream factions. He also transferred ammunition and explosives from the Hittin district to the Al-Tiri neighborhood, which was the focal point for the clashes.
H. was handed over to Lebanese Army Intelligence after being questioned by State Security personnel.
Primary category:
Arrest/Detention
Secondary Category:
Arms Storage/Smuggling
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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