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07 Oct 2019 | 07:20 AM UTC

Lebanon: Printing press employees to hold sit-in in Beirut October 7

Printing press employees plan a sit-in in Beirut on October 7; heightened security presence and associated disruptions expected

Warning

Event

Employees of a local printing press company have called for a protest in Beirut on Monday, October 7, to demand better salaries and rights from several newspaper companies. Participants plan to gather at 11:00 (local time) at the An-Nahar office in downtown Beirut

A heightened security presence and localized transport disruptions are expected near the protest site.

Advice

Individuals in Beirut are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid all demonstrations, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.