Lebanon: Anti-government protesters to march through central Beirut June 24

Event

Anti-government demonstrators plan to stage a protest march through central Beirut on June 24 to demand the formation of a new government that will implement urgent economic reforms. Protesters will gather at the Aresco Palace beginning at 17:00 and march to the Ain Al-Mraiseh neighborhood; the march route will pass by the Central Bank of Lebanon and through the Caracas neighborhood. This latest action is part of an ongoing series of anti-government demonstrations demanding an overhaul of Lebanon’s political system and the resignation of political elites.

Security forces will almost certainly deploy to monitor the protest. Localized ground travel disruptions are likely throughout central Beirut during the evening of June 24. Clashes may break out between security forces and protesters if participants ignore police orders or are overly disruptive.

Advice

As a routine security precaution, avoid the protest and any additional demonstrations that may materialize. Heed instructions from security personnel and leave the area at the first sign of a confrontation. Check for transport disruptions and allow additional time for travel in the affected area from the evening of June 24.