Fierce protests continue for the second day in a row against the government management of the Covid-19 crisis and its socio-economic backlashes

Country: 
Jordan
Date: 
15/03/2021
Description: 
Fierce protests continue for the second day against the government management of the Covid-19 crisis and its socio-economic backlashes, demanding socio-economic protections and the resignation of the government. The protest was sparked by the death of seven patients under Covid-19 treatment on the night of March 13 in al-Salt Hospital due to a shortage of oxygen.
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