Protesters stage a sit-in outside Aqaba Court House to contest the conclusions of the investigaton into the explosion of the container of chlorine gas in Aqaba port on June 27
Country:
Jordan
Date:
17/07/2022
Description:
Protesters stage a sit-in outside Aqaba Court House to contest the conclusions of the investigaton into the explosion of the container of chlorine gas in Aqaba port on June 27. Investigators held employees responsible for the lack of safety and security measures at the port, but did not incriminate any senior officials.
Actors / Mobilising structures:
Collective / Informal group
Mode of action:
Sit-in
Objective:
Protest of a policy / Governmental measure
Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA:
Corruption and/ or lack of accountability
Spatial characteristics:
Location on national territory: Governorate level
Frequency:
One off
State response:
N/A
Location:
Aqaba