05 Jul 2023 | 06:17 AM UTC
Iraq: Activists plan to protest near People's Bridge in Baghdad July 5
Activists plan protest near People's Bridge in Baghdad, Iraq, from 20:00 July 5. Increased security, localized disruptions likely.
Event
Activists plan to protest near the People's Bridge in Baghdad from 20:00 July 5. Protesters are denouncing the burning and desecration of a Quran in Stockholm, Sweden, June 28. The exact number of participants is unclear, but previous protests have drawn hundreds of protesters.
Increased security and localized transport disruptions are likely near the People's Bridge through late July 5. 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 and leave the area immediately at the first sign of any confrontation. Allow additional time to reach destinations near the affected area July 5.
