Shopkeepers and drivers operating on the Ramtha-Syria line stage a protest against the protracted closing of the Syrian border
Country:
Jordan
Date:
07/03/2021
Description:
Shopkeepers and drivers operating on the Ramtha-Syria line stage a sit-in to protest against the protracted closing of the Jaber and al-Omari crossing, implemented to contain the spread of Covid-19 pandemics, demanding economic helps and compensations
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:
One off
State response:
N/A
Location:
Ramtha