Fed up with corruption, exorbitant charges, and prolonged
closures on the Lebanese car registration division (“Nafaa”)—which have pressured
many to drive with out license plates—residents throughout Lebanon have reworked
their empty license plate holders into highly effective symbols of protest. In a
nation missing environment friendly public transport, vehicles are important for each day
survival; but many drivers stay unable to register their autos, risking
hefty fines and impoundment at checkpoints.
Introducing: The Unlicensed Protest—a residents’ motion
launched in collaboration with Transparency Worldwide Lebanon to compel
authorities our bodies like “Nafaa” to renew operations transparently and
effectively. Slightly than utilizing customary license plates, protesters show
messages reminiscent of “Deliver again the state,” “Till the thievery stops,” and “Till
Nafaa staff get again to work.” By refusing to permit corruption to
immobilize very important public companies any longer, this initiative exemplifies a
collective stance in opposition to systemic failings.
As a part of the motion, automobile convoys rolled down main highways from the
nation’s northern to southern areas, voicing public frustration with
widespread inefficiency and corruption. By taking to the streets in unity,
protesters aimed not solely to reignite dialogue round systemic reform but additionally
to encourage renewed adherence to lawful procedures—as soon as the system itself is
set proper.
The “Unlicensed Protest” underscores an pressing nationwide want: to revive
purposeful, reliable authorities companies. Organizers hope these efforts will
spark long-overdue reforms in Lebanon, guaranteeing that each citizen has truthful
entry to the very important establishments meant to serve them.
