04 Mar 2022 | 03:42 AM UTC
Lebanon: Activists plan to protest near Statue of the Immigrant in Beirut March 4
Activists to protest near Statue of the Immigrant in Beirut, Lebanon, March 4. Increased security, localized transport disruptions likely.
Event
Activists plan to protest near the Statue of the Immigrant in Beirut from 17:00 March 4 to demand justice for victims of the Beirut Port explosion. Protesters allege that politicians are obstructing the investigation into the August 2020 blast that killed at least 200 people and wounded some 6,000 others. Dozens to hundreds of individuals could attend the demonstration.
Authorities will almost certainly increase security to monitor the protest. Localized transport disruptions are likely near the Statue of the Immigrant the evening of March 4. Clashes between police and protesters are possible, particularly 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 and leave the area immediately at the first sign of any confrontation. Allow additional time to reach destinations near the affected area March 4.
