Collective Action
Activists protest violation of freedom of speech
Activists protested the violation of freedom of speech by the government Tuesday, following the recent detention of three individuals for their social media activity.
The Against Repression campaign, which was initiated on social media, brought together activists, journalists and others at Samir Kassir Square in downtown Beirut to express their concerns about local censorship.
Date:
July 24, 2018
Actors/ Mobilising structures:
Collective / informal group
Mode of Action:
Demonstration
Objective:
Protest of a policy/ governmental measure/ etc.
Support of a cause
Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA:
Access to socio-eco rights
Policy Grievances
Spatial characteristics:
Location on the Lebanese territory
Frequency:
One off