Jordan: Teachers plan to protest outside education ministry in Amman Sept. 27

Event

Teachers plan to demonstrate outside the Ministry of Education in Amman from 14:30 Sept. 27. Protesters are demanding that authorities reemploy teachers who were retrenched or suspended. Dozens to hundreds of individuals could attend the event.

Increased security and localized transport disruptions are likely near the Ministry of Education the afternoon of Sept. 27. 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 clashes. Heed the advice of security personnel. Allow additional time to reach destinations near the affected area Sept. 27.