Collective Action
Beddawi highway blocked in both directions in protest against lack of power supply
The residents of Beddawi on Monday blocked the highway in both directions — between Tripoli and Akkar — with cars and trucks, they have also set up a tent in the middle of the road and disclosed their intention to escalate protests until the return of power supply 20 out of 24 hours, as per a previous agreement.
Date:
August 27, 2019
Actors/ Mobilising structures:
Affected group (inc. NIMBY)
Mode of Action:
Demonstration
Road blockade
Objective:
Demands for rights/services
Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA:
Access to socio-eco rights
Policy Grievances
Spatial characteristics:
Location on the Lebanese territory
Frequency:
Episodic
State response:
N/A