23 Jun 2023 | 04:02 AM UTC
Jordan: Activists plan to protest outside Grand Husseini Mosque in Amman June 23
Activists to protest outside Grand Husseini Mosque in Amman, Jordan, June 23. Increased security, localized transport disruptions likely.
Event
Activists plan to protest in front of the Grand Husseini Mosque in Amman the afternoon of June 23 following Friday prayers; the exact start time of the action is unclear. The purpose of the gathering is to condemn the recent clashes between Palestinians and Israeli security forces in the West Bank. The event could draw several hundred participants.
Increased security and localized transport disruptions are likely near the Grand Husseini Mosque during the afternoon of June 23. 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 June 23.
