Collective Action
Palestinian refugees continue protests asking for asylum
Hundreds of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon gathered in Martyr’s Square this morning, the latest in a series of demonstrations asking for asylum. Along with Palestinian flags, protestors waved the colours of the European Union, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. The protest was organized by the Palestinian Youth Organization for Humanitarian Relief in Lebanon and the Youth Movement for Palestinians in Syria. Just last week, hundreds of Palestinian refugees protested outside the Canadian Embassy in Jal al-Dib, following a similar protest held in August, during which the organizations submitted lists of names of Palestinians residing in Lebanon who were requesting asylum in Canada.
Date:
September 11, 2019
Actors/ Mobilising structures:
Affected group (inc. NIMBY)
Mode of Action:
Demonstration
Objective:
Demands for rights/services
Reform (advocating for limited change in political, socio-economic etc.)
Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA:
Access to socio-eco rights
Injustice/Perceived injustice
Spatial characteristics:
Location on the Lebanese territory
Frequency:
Episodic
State response:
N/A