Collective Action

Protesters block roads across Lebanon due to deteriorating economic downturn

Protesters blocked roads across Lebanon (Beirut, roadways north and southeast of Beirut, Tripoli, Nabatiyeh) on Monday [June 28] over a deepening economic downturn that has led to a fuel crisis and severe power shortages. 

Date: 
June 28, 2021
Actors/ Mobilising structures: 
Collective / informal group
Multi-organisational field (collaboration, allies) : 
N/A
Mode of Action: 
Road blockade
Tire burning
Objective: 
Reform (advocating for limited change in political, socio-economic etc.)
Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA: 
Access to socio-eco rights
Policy Grievances
Spatial characteristics: 
Location on the Lebanese territory
Frequency: 
Continuous
State response: 
N/A

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Village Name: 
Mar Elias
Local Name: 
Moussaytbeh
Caza: 

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Village Name: 
Mazraa
Local Name: 
Mazraa
Caza: