Collective Action
Farmers block Bekaa road to protest Syrian imports
Fruit and vegetable farmers in Bekaa blocked the main road between Zahle and Ferzol Saturday to protest against smuggled Syrian produce.Farmers tipped crates of fruit and vegetables onto the road, calling on the government to protect Lebanese produce against Syrian competition.On Wednesday July 10th, agricultural unions’ leader Ali Shuman urged Bekaa farmers to take to the streets to protest the “tragic reality of Lebanese farms.”
Date:
July 13, 2019
Actors/ Mobilising structures:
Workers group (inc.union, syndicate, etc.)
Multi-organisational field (collaboration, allies) :
Labor Union / Syndicate
Mode of Action:
Demonstration
Road blockade
Objective:
Reform (advocating for limited change in political, socio-economic etc.)
Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA:
Access to socio-eco rights
Corruption
Spatial characteristics:
Location on the Lebanese territory
Frequency:
One off
State response:
N/A