A fierce protest wave erupted on a national scale to protest against the government management of the Covid-19 crisis and its socio-economic backlashes
Country:
Jordan
Date:
14/03/2021
Description:
A fierce protest wave erupted on a national scale to protest against the government management of the Covid-19 crisis and its socio-economic backlashes, demanding socio-economic protections and the resignation of the government. To spark protest was a deadly accident occurred on the night of March 13 in al-Salt Hospital, where a shortage of oxygen provoked the death of 7 Covid-19 patients under Covid-19 treatment
Actors / Mobilising structures:
Collective / Informal group
Mode of action:
Demonstration
Sit-in
Road blockade
Objective:
Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...)
Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA:
Policy grievances
Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection
Corruption and/ or lack of accountability
Spatial characteristics:
Location on national territory: National level
Frequency:
One off
State response:
Repression