Conflict Incident Report

South Lebanon fishermen protest spearfishing ban

Date of incident:

March 18, 2015

Death toll:

0persons

Number of Injured:

0persons

South Lebanon fishermen Wednesday blocked the main Sidon-Tyre highway to protest a decision to ban them from spearfishing.

State-run National News Agency said burning tires were used to block the highway near the Sarafand port.

They were protesting a decision by the Agriculture Ministry to ban the use of underwater spearguns.

http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Lebanon-News/2015/Mar-18/291236-south-l...

Primary category:

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

Classification of conflict (primary):

Conflicts of socio-economic development

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

Classification of conflict(secondary):

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

South Lebanon fishermen protest spearfishing ban