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Conflict Incident Report

Secondary school teachers protest neglected rights

Date of incident: 
April 18, 2017
Death toll: 
0persons
Number of Injured: 
0persons
Actors/Parties Involved: 
Lebanese Civilians

BEIRUT: Secondary school teachers rallied outside the Ministry of Education in Beirut's UNESCO area to press authorities to meet their demands and respect what they believe are their basic rights.

The protesters held banners criticizing "the humiliating way the state treats teachers," urging the government to grant them the right of full-time employment, National Social Security Fund and transportation fees.

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.