Collective Action
Demonstrators march in Tripoli and block al-Nour Square to protest the collapse of the Lebanese lira, the deterioration of purchasing power, and the mismanagement of the economic crisis
Demonstrators blocked al-Nour Square in Tripoli on Friday to protest the unprecedented collapse of the Lebanese lira. Before gathering in al-Nour Square, demonstrators marched through the streets of Tripoli after Friday prayers, calling on residents to join them in denouncing the deterioration of purchasing power and “corrupt leaders' mismanagement” of the economic crisis, L’Orient Today’s correspondent in North Lebanon reported.
Date:
November 26, 2021
Actors/ Mobilising structures:
Collective / informal group
Multi-organisational field (collaboration, allies) :
N/A
Mode of Action:
March
Road blockade
Objective:
Reform (advocating for limited change in political, socio-economic etc.)
Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA:
Access to socio-eco rights
Corruption
Policy Grievances
Spatial characteristics:
Location on the Lebanese territory
Frequency:
Episodic
State response:
N/A