Collective Action
Roads blocked in Bekaa
On 19 Jan 17, relatives of a 74-year-old man who was abducted on 18 Jan, blocked several key roads in central Bekaa and threatened to carry out counter-kidnaps if he was not freed. The angry relatives blocked several roads (Saadnayel, Jdita, Ksara Roundabout, Ksara International Road, Mraijat and Tarchich) with dirt, trucks and burning tires.
Later on Wednesday, the army encircled Brital and raided houses of individuals suspected of involvement in the kidnap operation.
The National News Agency said the perpetrators were masked gunmen riding a black, tinted-glass Nissan Pathfinder.
They were identified by their initials H. A., M. A. and A. S.
Date:
January 19, 2017
Actors/ Mobilising structures:
Clan member
Multi-organisational field (collaboration, allies) :
N/A
Mode of Action:
Road blockade
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:
Procedural action