14 Mar 2022 | 03:39 AM UTC
Iraq: Graduates plan to protest outside Ministry of Oil in Baghdad March 14
Graduates plan to protest outside Ministry of Oil in Baghdad, Iraq, March 14. Increased security, localized transport disruptions likely.
Event
Graduates of oil institutes plan to protest outside the Ministry of Oil in Baghdad March 14 to demand more job opportunities. The start time of the action is unclear. Dozens to hundreds of individuals could attend the demonstration.
Increased security and localized transport disruptions are likely near the Ministry of Oil March 14. Clashes between police and protesters cannot be ruled out, particularly if demonstrators are overly disruptive or if they ignore police orders to disperse.
Advice
Avoid the protest due to the potential for violence. If clashes break out, leave the area immediately and take shelter in a secure, nongovernmental building. Follow all security personnel instructions. Allow additional time if traveling through the affected area March 14.
