13 Oct 2022 | 04:29 AM UTC
Tunisia: Journalists plan to protest at Government Square in Tunis Oct. 13
Journalists plan to protest at Government Square in Tunis, Tunisia, Oct. 13. Increased security, localized transport disruptions likely.
Event
Journalists plan to protest at Government Square in Tunis from 10:00 Oct. 13 to demand greater press freedom. Protesters claim that the state media limits material critical of President Kais Saied. Dozens to hundreds of individuals could attend the demonstration.
Increased security and localized transport disruptions are likely near Government Square the morning of Oct. 13. 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 Oct. 13.
