Historical Events tagged with "bourj el-barajneh"
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Crime & Law
Suicide Bombings in Bourj el-Barajneh, Beirut
November 12th, 2015 9 years ago
Two suicide bombers carried out coordinated attacks in Bourj el-Barajneh, a crowded suburb of Beirut, resulting in the deaths of 43 individuals and injuring over 200 others. The bombers detonated explosives during a busy time, targeting a popular market area frequented by the local population. The attack was claimed by the Islamic State, highlighting the ongoing sectarian violence in Lebanon amidst regional turmoil and the spillover effects of the Syrian Civil War.
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