16 Apr 2023 | 01:51 AM UTC
Tunisia: Activists plan to protest outside education ministry in Tunis April 17
Activists to protest outside education ministry in Tunis, Tunisia, April 17. Increased security, localized transport disruptions likely.
Event
Activists plan to protest outside the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Tunis from 12:00 April 17. Protesters are denouncing academic normalization with Israel and calling on authorities to criminalize it. Dozens to hundreds of people may attend.
Increased security and localized transport disruptions are likely near the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research the afternoon of April 17. 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 if traveling through the affected area April 17.
