Collective Action
Protesters block several roads in Tripoli over plummeting lira
Demonstrators on Wednesday morning blocked several roads in the city of Tripoli to protest against the depreciation of the local currency, which reached a record low yesterday. According to our correspondent in the region, Souhayb Jawhar, traffic was blocked at the Salam and Abou Ali roundabouts. Access to al-Nour Square was also blocked by protesters.
Date:
December 15, 2021
Actors/ Mobilising structures:
Collective / informal group
Multi-organisational field (collaboration, allies) :
N/A
Mode of Action:
Road blockade
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:
Episodic
State response:
N/A