Collective Action

20 wounded in Tripoli protest due to deteriorating economic crisis

Nearly 20 people were wounded in overnight scuffles in Tripoli between security forces and protesters angered by a spiraling economic crisis. Protesters tried to storm official buildings, including a branch of the central bank, overnight, forcing the army to deploy. Rubber bullets and shrapnel from stun grenades accounted for some of the injuries.

Date: 
June 27, 2021
Actors/ Mobilising structures: 
Collective / informal group
Multi-organisational field (collaboration, allies) : 
N/A
Mode of Action: 
Road blockade
Tire burning
Objective: 
Reform (advocating for limited change in political, socio-economic etc.)
Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA: 
Access to socio-eco rights
Policy Grievances
Spatial characteristics: 
Location on the Lebanese territory
Frequency: 
Continuous
State response: 
Repression

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