Conflict Incident Report

Tension in Bekaa after the death of Al Jaafar person RPG shells fired at LAF checkpoint

Date of incident:

September 18, 2016

Death toll:

0persons

Number of Injured:

0persons

Actors/Parties Involved:

Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF)

Lebanese Civilians

On 18 Sep 16, a group from Al Jaafar clan fired RPG shells towards LAF checkpoint in Al Qasr-Hermel as a response to the death of one of their members earlier at the checkpoint. No injuries were reported. A LAF patrol was reported moving towards the area.

Source Link:

http://www.elnashra.com/news/show/1030889/

Primary category:

Heavy Artillery [inc.rocket attacks]

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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Tension in Bekaa after the death of Al Jaafar person RPG shells fired at LAF checkpoint

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