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Conflict Incident Report

Syrian hurt in gunfire in Arsal

Date of incident: 
January 13, 2017
Death toll: 
0persons
Number of Injured: 
1 person
Actors/Parties Involved: 
Syrian Civilians/Refugees

Syrian Amir Dorra received multiple shots in a gunfire that took place this evening in the Bekaa town of Arsal, National News Agency correspondent reported.
The wounded was admitted to a local hospital for treatment. Gunshots were still being heard in the area.

Primary category: 
Shooting
Classification of conflict (primary): 
Individual acts of violence
Violent incidents which do not have a specific or a known political agenda but are caused by the general proliferation of weapons, of trained and untrained soldiers or militants, by the general inefficiency of the Justice system, and past-traditions and histories of violence within society.