Affected citizens stage a protest in Irbid to protest against the project of new cementery in Neit Ras

Country: 
Jordan
Date: 
26/01/2021
Description: 
Affected citizens stage a protest against the decision of the Greater Irbid Municipality to build a new cemetery in the area of Beit Ras, contesting the expropriation of their plot of lands
Actors / Mobilising structures: 
Affected group (inc. NIMBY)
Mode of action: 
Sit-in
Objective: 
Protest of a policy / Governmental measure
Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA: 
Policy grievances
Injustice / Perceived injustice
Spatial characteristics: 
Location on national territory: Governorate level
Frequency: 
One off
State response: 
N/A
Location: 
Irbid