29 Aug 2023 | 05:14 AM UTC
Iraq: Activists plan to protest outside Supreme Judicial Council in Baghdad Aug. 29
Activists to protest outside Supreme Judicial Council in Baghdad, Iraq, Aug. 29. Increased security, localized transport disruptions likely.
Event
Activists plan to protest outside the Supreme Judicial Council in Baghdad from 10:00 Aug. 29. Protesters are demanding a harsh sentence for the perpetrator of a recent child abuse case. Dozens to a hundred individuals could attend the demonstration.
Increased security and localized transport disruptions are likely near the Supreme Judicial Council the morning of Aug. 29. 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 Aug. 29.
