Drivers operating on the Ramtha-Syria route stage a protest against the Covid-19 closure of the Syrian border

Country: 
Jordan
Date: 
25/11/2020
Description: 
Dozens of drivers operating on the Ramtha-Syria route stage a protest against the closure of the border with Syria, implemented to contain the spread of Covid-19 pandemic
Actors / Mobilising structures: 
Workers group: Self-employed
Mode of action: 
Sit-in
Objective: 
Protest of a policy / Governmental measure
Demands for rights / Services
Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA: 
Policy grievances
Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection
Spatial characteristics: 
Location on national territory: Governorate level
Frequency: 
Episodic
State response: 
N/A
Location: 
Ramtha