Collective Action

Sidon residents protest as water shortage bites

Protesters burned tires and blocked roads in Sidon Monday to protest against the South Lebanon Water Authority as the city has been experiencing water shortages for three days. Demonstrators held the state-run water company accountable for ongoing supply issues in the area, which has seen an increase in water rationing in recent days.

Interruptions in the main electrical service line led to the rationing program to ensure the regular functioning of water pumps, officials said.

Date: 
August 27, 2018
Actors/ Mobilising structures: 
Affected group (inc. NIMBY)
Multi-organisational field (collaboration, allies) : 
N/A
Mode of Action: 
Road blockade
Objective: 
Demands for rights/services
Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA: 
Access to socio-eco rights
Policy Grievances
Spatial characteristics: 
Location on the Lebanese territory
Frequency: 
One off
State response: 
N/A

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Village Name: 
Saida
Local Name: 
Saeida Ville
Caza: 
Associated HRV: 
26100