15 Feb 2023 | 03:48 AM UTC
Lebanon: Teachers plan to protest outside education ministry in Beirut Feb. 15
Teachers plan to protest outside education ministry in Beirut, Lebanon, Feb. 15. Increased security, localized transport disruptions likely.
Event
Teachers plan to protest outside the Ministry of Education in Beirut from 12:00 Feb. 15. Protesters are demanding several issues including better working conditions and higher salaries. Dozens to hundreds of individuals could attend the demonstration.
Increased security and localized transport disruptions are likely near the Ministry of Education the afternoon of Feb. 15. 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 Feb. 15.
