Collective Action

Supporters of the cleric Ahmad al-Assir demonstrate in Saida to demand his release from prison

Dozens of supporters of the radical cleric Ahmad al-Assir demonstrated in Saida this afternoon to demand his release from prison. Assir was sentenced to death in 2017 for his role in killing 18 Lebanese soldiers during clashes in the Saida area of Abra in 2013

Date: 
October 8, 2021
Actors/ Mobilising structures: 
Collective / informal group
Multi-organisational field (collaboration, allies) : 
N/A
Mode of Action: 
Demonstration
Objective: 
Protest of a policy/ governmental measure/ etc.
Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA: 
Injustice/Perceived injustice
Spatial characteristics: 
Location on the Lebanese territory
Frequency: 
Episodic
State response: 
N/A

LBN61100

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