Conflict Incident Report

Transgender person arrested for prostitution

Date of incident:

November 1, 2017

Death toll:

0persons

Number of Injured:

0persons

Actors/Parties Involved:

Internal Security Forces (ISF)

Lebanese Civilians

A transgender person was arrested in the Babdaa town of Mreijeh on charges of engaging in prostitution.

The Lebanese national, identified as 27-year-old H.P., was referred to as a male by the directorate, which said the suspect had offered sex in exchange for money in Beirut and Mount Lebanon. With the result of extensive investigations, ISF was able to determine the suspect’s identity and whereabouts, leading to H.P.’s arrest on November 1st, 2017.

Rivotril pills were reportedly found on H.P. and in the suspect’s vehicle. ISF alleged that there was also a warrant out for H.P’s arrest on drug charges. The ISF said further evidence was found on H.P.’s cellphone to support the charges.

Source Link:

http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Lebanon-News/2017/Nov-04/425139-…

Primary category:

Gender Based Violence [inc. sexual violence]

Secondary Category:

Illicit Trade/Trafficking/Smuggling

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.

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Conflict Incident Report

Transgender person arrested for prostitution