Collective Action
Road blockades in various Lebanese regions against the deteriorating socio-economic situation
Demonstrators blocked main roads in several parts of Lebanon in a third day of protests as anger over the country’s economic downturn grows.
Protests started on Tuesday after the currency tumbled to a new low, enraging a population long horrified by the country’s financial meltdown.
Date:
March 4, 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
Sources:
LBN63110
Village Name:
Sour
Local Name:
Sour (Tyr)
Caza:
Associated Reports:
Associated HRV:
28149