19 Jan 2023 | 04:39 AM UTC
Tunisia: Activists plan to protest outside Ministry of Justice in Tunis Jan. 19
Activists to protest outside Ministry of Justice in Tunis, Tunisia, Jan. 19. Increased security, localized transport disruptions likely.
Event
Activists plan to demonstrate outside the Ministry of Justice in Tunis from 11:00 Jan. 19 to demand the release of Ali Larayedh, vice president of the opposition Ennahdha party and former prime minister. Protesters claim that his arrest was an attempt to divert attention away from the low turnout at the December 2022 legislative election. Dozens to hundreds of individuals could attend the demonstration.
Increased security and localized transport disruptions are likely near the Ministry of Justice through the afternoon of Jan. 19. 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 Jan. 19.
