02 May 2023 | 06:13 AM UTC
Lebanon: Drivers plan to protest at Martyrs' Square in Beirut May 2
Drivers plan to protest at Martyrs' Square in Beirut, Lebanon, May 2. Increased security, localized transport disruptions likely.
Event
Public transport drivers plan to protest at Martyrs' Square in Beirut from 14:00 May 2. Protesters are denouncing the deteriorating conditions in the sector and demanding that authorities restrict illegal transport applications. More than a hundred individuals could attend the demonstration.
Increased security and localized transport disruptions are likely near Martyrs' Square the afternoon of May 2. 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 May 2.
