Collective Action
Lebanon enters sixth day of protests as army opens roads
Protesters began gathering in Riad Al Solh Square in Beirut on Tuesday morning as nationwide demonstrations in Lebanon continued for the sixth day.
The Lebanese army opened several highways and issued orders banning road blockades in the country, as protesters arrive on foot the morning after Hezbollah and Amal supporters on motorbikes tried to disrupt the protests in the first signs of clashes. They were pushed back by the Lebanese army, which has promised to protect protesters.
Date:
October 22, 2019
Actors/ Mobilising structures:
Collective / informal group
Mode of Action:
Demonstration
Road blockade
Sit-in
Objective:
Revolutionary (seeking radical change across society/ political system)
Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA:
Access to socio-eco rights
Corruption
Policy Grievances
Spatial characteristics:
Location on the Lebanese territory
Frequency:
Continuous
State response:
Bargaining
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