Collective Action
Protesters roadblock in Tripoli to denounce the responsibility and inaction of political leaders after a boat carrying migrants sank off
Tensions in the country remain high after at least six people were killed when a boat carrying migrants seeking to depart the country sank off the Tripoli coast late Saturday night. Tensions flared up again in Tripoli on Monday shortly after noon, with protesters blocking the road to Bab al-Tabbaneh with dumpsters. Shots were also reportedly fired during the funerals of the victims.
On Sunday, the army said the boat sank just after leaving Qalamoun, south of Tripoli, due to it being over safe capacity. One of the survivors disputed this, saying the boat sank after being chased by the army. Many hold the ruling class responsible for the conditions that led to the tragedy.
Date:
April 25, 2022
Actors/ Mobilising structures:
Collective / informal group
Multi-organisational field (collaboration, allies) :
N/A
Mode of Action:
Road blockade
Objective:
Solidarity with minorities (sexual, ethnic, migrants etc)
Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA:
Injustice/Perceived injustice
Policy Grievances
Spatial characteristics:
Location on the Lebanese territory
Frequency:
One off
State response:
N/A