[Lebanon] Protests: Peaceful protest

Summary

Single-source ACLED detection — awaiting independent verification. On April 10, 2025, scrap metal traders in Beddawi, northern Lebanon, blocked a main highway with rocks and obstacles to protest the governor's decision to close all scrap yards in the city. The protest appears localized and peaceful in nature.

Supply-chain impact

No commodities or chokepoints are directly mapped to this event. If confirmed and sustained, the highway blockade could disrupt local transportation flows in northern Lebanon's Al Miniyeh Al Danniyeh district, though broader supply-chain effects would likely remain minimal given the protest's focus on local scrap yard operations rather than critical infrastructure or major trade routes.

Watch points

• Monitor for independent news coverage confirming the protest details and scope of highway disruption
• Track whether the scrap yard closures spread to other Lebanese cities or if similar trader protests emerge elsewhere