08 Oct 2019 | 05:17 AM UTC
Lebanon: Retired military personnel plan sit-in in Beirut October 9
Retired military staff to demonstrate in Beirut on October 9; heightened security presence and localized transport disruptions expected
Event
Retired military personnel have called for a sit-in in Beirut on Wednesday, October 9, to demand the payment of certain benefits and better living conditions. Participants plan to gather at 06:00 (local time) at the TVA building in the Palais de Justice area.
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 protests as a precaution, adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.
