Mapping of Collective Actions in Jordan
Publication Date: 2019
The mapping of collective actions in Jordan tracks mobilisations by groups of people whose goal is to achieve a common objective.
Each mapped collective action is based on a typology devised by the Centre for Social Sciences Research and Action.
The objective of this database is to explore collective actions by providing accurate data and relevant information on mobilisations happening in the country.
Explore the interactive charts below the table.
Data collection for this mapping is done by the CeSSRA team.
Information sources: Media reports, NGO reports, aid actors reports, as well as first-hand data collected by the CeSSRA team.
Period covered by data collection: September 1st, 2019 - till present.
Displaying 591 - 600 of 826
Title | Actors / Mobilising structures | Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA | Mode of action | Objective | State response | Location | Country | Date |
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Members of the al-Majali clan stage a sit-in in Karak to demand the release of their clan members detained within the framework of the security operation against Prince Hamza bin Hussein | Clan member | Injustice / Perceived injustice | Sit-in | Protest of a policy / Governmental measure | N/A | Karak | Jordan | April 5, 2021 |
Citizens in Karak hold a sit-in to protest against the gas deal brokered by the Jordanian and the Israeli government, demanding the drop of the agreement and the end of the economic cooperation with the Zionist entity | Political Party, CSO, FBO | Policy grievances, Regional / Political grievances | Sit-in | Protest of a policy / Governmental measure | N/A | Karak | Jordan | January 10, 2021 |
Students at Joza Secondary School for Boys in Karak stage a sit-in to protest the decision of the Directorate of Education of Karak to transfer the school principal and end his contract | Students and/or student’s unions and clubs | Policy grievances | Sit-in | Protest of a policy / Governmental measure | N/A | Karak | Jordan | September 7, 2022 |
Bus drivers and owners stage a strike in Karak to demand compensations for the economic losses provoked by the Covid-19 restrictions on the capacity of buses | Workers group: Self-employed | Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection | Strike / Strike announcement | Protest of a policy / Governmental measure, Demands for rights / Services | N/A | Karak | Jordan | February 1, 2021 |
Karak citizens, shopkeepers, and bus owners protest agains the decision to move the main bus station from the city center to the eastern side of the town | Affected group (inc. NIMBY) | Policy grievances, Corporatist grievances | Demonstration | Protest of a policy / Governmental measure | N/A | Karak | Jordan | March 7, 2020 |
Unemployed demonstrate in Karak Castle to demand job opportunities | Workers group: Unemployed | Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection | Demonstration | Demands for rights / Services | N/A | Karak | Jordan | November 24, 2021 |
Bus drivers of the governorate hold a demonstration in Karak desert road to protest the decision to transfer the Karak Transportation Complex from downtown to a new peripheral location | Workers group: Self-employed | Policy grievances, Corporatist grievances | Road blockade | Protest of a policy / Governmental measure | N/A | Karak | Jordan | February 11, 2020 |
Citizens in Karak hold a demonstration in solidarity with the Teachers' Union | Collective / Informal group | Policy grievances, Injustice / Perceived injustice | March | Support of a cause, Protest of a policy / Governmental measure | N/A | Karak | Jordan | February 8, 2021 |
Drivers and owners of water tankers stage a sit-in in front of the Karak governorate building to protest against a project of the Ministry of Public Works | Workers group: Other | Corporatist grievances | Sit-in | Protest of a policy / Governmental measure | N/A | Karak | Jordan | August 25, 2022 |
Phosphate truck drivers and owners stage a sit-in in front of Karak Governorate building to protest against the new loading policies adopted by the phosphate mines governing bodies | Workers group: Self-employed | Injustice / Perceived injustice | Sit-in | Protest of a policy / Governmental measure | N/A | Karak | Jordan | February 22, 2021 |