Lebanon: Transportation workers' strike planned August 9

Event

Workers affiliated with private transportation unions are planning to block access roads to the ports of Beirut, Tripoli, Saïda, and Tyre from 06:00 (local time) to 10:00 on Thursday, August 9. According to union representatives, taxi, truck, and private bus drivers are demanding a series of reforms to the government's transportation policy. Traffic disruptions are to be anticipated on August 9 in these cities. Associated protests and additional roadblocks are possible over the coming days.

Context

On July 25, transportation workers launched a series of protests and erected roadblocks in Beirut, Tripoli, Chtoura, Zahle, and Akkar.

Advice

Individuals in Lebanon, particularly in the abovementioned cities, are advised to avoid all demonstrations as a precaution, prepare for traffic disruptions, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.