6 February 1984

⚔The 6 February uprising

Beirut & suburbs#Civil war

AttackerHezbollahAmal MovementNational Movement / Left➜TargetPresidency

On 6 February 1984 the Amal Movement and the Progressive Socialist Party took control of West Beirut after the army shelled the southern suburbs, and the Sixth Brigade broke away. Amine Gemayel's authority over West Beirut collapsed, and the 17 May Agreement was annulled a month later.

▲ The Sabra-Shatila battle between the army and Amal The Sixth Brigade mutinies ▼

Cause

Marine and French paratrooper barracks bombings (context)The Sabra-Shatila battle between the army and Amal

Leads to

The Sixth Brigade mutinies The lira begins to slide (context)The national parties take West Beirut US Marines withdraw from Beirut Lebanon abrogates the May 17 Agreement Hezbollah's open letter (context)

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