30 Jun 2021 | 01:32 PM UTC
Lebanon: Reports of live ammunition use amid ongoing protest in Tripoli June 30
Live ammunition use reported during ongoing protest in Tripoli, Lebanon, June 30. Avoid all protests.
Event
Security personnel and protesters have clashed in the vicinity of Tabbaneh in Tripoli June 30; reports suggest that live ammunition has been shot into the air. The events occurred amid a protest to denounce deteriorating living conditions. Police have since been deployed to the area of the protest. After the arrival of the police, road closures have been implemented. Business disruptions are highly likely.
Security forces will almost certainly remain deployed to monitor the unrest, and further clashes are possible should protesters refuse to disperse or attempt to regroup nearby. Localized ground travel disruptions are likely in Tabbaneh throughout June 30.
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 of Tripoli through June 30.
