Conflict Incident Report

Three hand grenades tossed in Ain Helwe Palestinian Camp

Date of incident:

February 27, 2016

Death toll:

0persons

Number of Injured:

0persons

Actors/Parties Involved:

Palestinian Civilians/Refugees

The Palestinian camp of Ayn el Helwe was rocked on Saturday night by three grenades thrown at the junction of the vegetable market. No casualties were reported, according to NNA correspondent. The joint Palestinian security forces attended the scene and revealed that between 11.30 p.m. and midnight anonymous culprits tossed three hand grenades that exploded in front of the residence of Fatah Movement member, Hani H. The explosives were thrown consecutively with a short time interval between each one. http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/57594/Three-bombs-tossed-in-Ayn-Helwe...

Primary category:

Explosion

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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Three hand grenades tossed in Ain Helwe Palestinian Camp