Collective Action
South Lebanon demonstrators gather after Friday prayers, demand amnesty for Assir supporters
On 27 Jan 17, scores of south Lebanon residents protested after Friday prayers in Saida the state’s treatment of radical Sheikh Ahmad al-Assir’s supporters. Islamists and relatives of fighters detained with Assir called on worshippers leaving the Al-Hussein Mosque in the city to join their protest. The protesters demanded amnesty for all detainee.
Date:
January 27, 2017
Actors/ Mobilising structures:
Clan member
Multi-organisational field (collaboration, allies) :
FBO
Mode of Action:
Demonstration
Objective:
Support to political leader / public figure
Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA:
Injustice/Perceived injustice
Spatial characteristics:
Location on the Lebanese territory
Frequency:
Episodic
State response:
N/A