Collective Action
Roadblocks spurred nation-wide following the President's speech
Following President Michel Aoun's evening speech, protesters head to streets nation-wide and blocked various keys roads and highways in order to cobvery their dismay over the content of the Speech. Some used burning tires while other formed a human chain.
Date:
November 12, 2019
Actors/ Mobilising structures:
Collective / informal group
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
Corruption
Policy Grievances
Spatial characteristics:
Location on the Lebanese territory
Frequency:
Continuous
State response:
Bargaining
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