Conflict Incident Report

Residents protest against Litani River pollution

Date of incident:

August 31, 2015

Death toll:

0persons

Number of Injured:

0persons

Actors/Parties Involved:

Lebanese Civilians

Locals residents from the Bekaa Valley town of Hawsh al-Rafqa Monday briefly blocked the main road to their village, protesting against the pollution of the Litani River.
Residents complained that neighboring towns were dumping sewage into the river, causing a putrid odor and groundwater contamination.
They urged the government to enact measures to stop and prevent pollution after increased cases of cancer in the stomach, intestines and respiratory system were reported in the area.
http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Lebanon-News/2015/Aug-31/313410-residen...

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.

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Conflict Incident Report

Residents protest against Litani River pollution