27 Jul 2021 | 02:57 AM UTC
Lebanon: Pharmacy owners to protest outside Ministry of Health in Beirut July 27
Pharmacy owners to rally outside Ministry of Health in Beirut, Lebanon, July 27. Increased security, localized transport disruptions likely.
Event
Pharmacy owners plan to protest outside the Ministry of Health in Beirut from 11:00 July 27 against the deteriorating medical situation in Lebanon. Protesters claim that many pharmacies lack essential medicine and are unable to obtain suitable alternatives. Dozens to hundreds of individuals could attend the demonstration.
Authorities will likely increase security to monitor the protest. Large numbers of protesters will likely cause localized transport disruptions near the Ministry of Health the morning of July 27. Clashes are possible if demonstrators are overly disruptive or if they ignore police orders to disperse.
Advice
Avoid the protest due to the potential for clashes. Heed the advice of security personnel. Allow additional time to reach destinations near the affected area, July 27.
