13 Oct 2021 | 05:20 AM UTC
Tunisia: Journalists to protest outside union headquarters in Tunis Oct. 14
Journalists to protest outside union headquarters in Tunis, Tunisia, Oct. 14. Increased security, localized transport disruptions likely.
Event
Journalists plan to demonstrate outside the headquarters of the National Union of Tunisian Journalists (SNJT) in Tunis from 10:00 Oct. 4 to protest violent attacks on journalists and reporters. Dozens to hundreds of individuals could attend the demonstration.
Authorities will likely increase security to monitor the event. Large numbers of protesters will likely cause localized transport disruptions near the SNJT headquarters the morning of Oct. 14. 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 if traveling through the affected area Oct. 14.
