Collective Action

Group of Tripoli residents block roads protesting Ziad Alouki's deteriorating health

A number of citizens blocked Tripoli's main road with blazing tires in both directions in protest against the deteriorating health condition of Ziad Alouki, who was imprisoned in Roumieh jail during Tripoli's security incidents, NNA field reporter said.

Alouki suffered a heart attack and was rushed to a hospital at dawn.

Protesters also tossed four bombs in Abou Ali River, NNA reporter added. 

http://www.nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/29566/Group-of-Tripoli-residents-...

Date: 
July 9, 2014
Actors/ Mobilising structures: 
Collective / informal group
Multi-organisational field (collaboration, allies) : 
N/A
Mode of Action: 
Tire burning
Objective: 
Support to political leader / public figure
Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA: 
Injustice/Perceived injustice
Spatial characteristics: 
Location on the Lebanese territory
Frequency: 
One off
State response: 
N/A

LBN56016

Village Name: 
Tripoli
Local Name: 
Tripoli Zeitoun
Caza: 
Associated HRV: 
31164