Collective Action
Protesters blocked the highway in front of Mecattaf money exchange firm in Aoukar and scuffled with the ISF in support with judge Ghada Aoun
Mount Lebanon Prosecutor Judge Ghada Aoun managed Wednesday to enter the offices of the Mecattaf money exchange firm in Awkar, after bringing workers to break open a metallic gate, as minor scuffles erupted outside between her supporters and the Internal Security Forces.
Earlier in the day, the firm had prevented the judge from entering its offices, arguing that she is not in charge of the file anymore, the National News Agency said.
Supporters of the judge had earlier removed an outer gate of the firm to help her get inside in her car, after which security forces arrived and pushed them away from the company’s premises.
Also the NNA reported that roads leading to Aoukar are witnessing stifling traffic because protesters blocked the main road in front of the company's headquarters.