Collective Action
Roads across Lebanon blocked as protesters reject new government
Multiple roads were blocked in the North and in the Bekaa, including the Minyeh highway at Deir Ammar, Al Nour Square in Tripoli, and Saadnayel in Zahleh.Security forces reopened several blocked highways early Wednesday morning, including at Damour, and Naameh.
Date:
January 21, 2020
Actors/ Mobilising structures:
Collective / informal group
Multi-organisational field (collaboration, allies) :
N/A
Mode of Action:
Road blockade
Tire burning
Objective:
Revolutionary (seeking radical change across society/ political system)
Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA:
Access to socio-eco rights
Corruption
Injustice/Perceived injustice
Policy Grievances
Spatial characteristics:
Location on the Lebanese territory
Frequency:
Continuous
State response:
Bargaining