Conflict Incident Report

Activists gather in Jdeideh to protest trash burning

Associated Timeline/Case:

Waste Management Conflict (Starting January 25, 2014)

Date of incident:

October 23, 2015

Death toll:

0persons

Number of Injured:

0persons

Actors/Parties Involved:

Lebanese Civilians

Activists from "We Want Accountability" campaign today gathered in front of the municipality of Jdeideh-Bouchrieh, in protest at the burning if trash nationwide, National News Agency correspondent reported on Friday. Protesters called the municipalities to cease this action in public places, warning of repercussions. "This is the first and last warning. In the event of further burning, we will press charges before the State Prosecution," they threatened.

Source Link:

http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/51610/Activists-gather-in-Jdei…

Primary category:

Collective Action [inc. protests, solidarity movements...]

Classification of conflict (primary):

Policy conflicts

Conflicts associated with political decisions, government or state policies regarding matters of public concern, such as debates concerning law reforms, electoral laws, and protests of the government’s political decisions, among others.

Classification of conflict(secondary):

Conflicts of socio-economic development

Conflicts associated with lack of, or gaps in economic development, opportunities and access to resources.

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Conflict Incident Report

Activists gather in Jdeideh to protest trash burning