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Conflict Incident Report
The War of the Camps worsenes in Shatila and Burj al-Barajneh
Associated Timeline/Case:
Old Wars, New Wars | January, 1983 to December, 1988
Date of incident:
February 7, 1987
Death toll:
10persons
Number of Injured:
65persons
Early February 1987: The War of the Camps worsened, and Shatila and Burj al-Barajneh were targeted, as well as various areas in Beirut’s southern suburbs. On February 7, 10 people were killed and at least 65 injured.
Primary category:
Clashes/Armed Conflict
Nearby Incidents
Baabda / Fighting broke out in several areas in Beirut
Baabda / First forced displacement occurs in Haret el-Ghawarneh/Antelias
Baabda / Several road blocks in Beirut's southern suburbs, central Bekaa and the North
Baabda / Artillery shelling on Burj al-Barajneh and Chatila claim 96 lives
Baabda / Fighting between Amal and Palestinian militias in Burj al-Barajneh claim 42 lives