Collective Action
20 wounded in Tripoli protest due to deteriorating economic crisis
Nearly 20 people were wounded in overnight scuffles in Tripoli between security forces and protesters angered by a spiraling economic crisis. Protesters tried to storm official buildings, including a branch of the central bank, overnight, forcing the army to deploy. Rubber bullets and shrapnel from stun grenades accounted for some of the injuries.
Date:
June 27, 2021
Actors/ Mobilising structures:
Collective / informal group
Multi-organisational field (collaboration, allies) :
N/A
Mode of Action:
Road blockade
Tire burning
Objective:
Reform (advocating for limited change in political, socio-economic etc.)
Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA:
Access to socio-eco rights
Policy Grievances
Spatial characteristics:
Location on the Lebanese territory
Frequency:
Continuous
State response:
Repression