12 Sep 2023 | 04:04 AM UTC
Jordan: Students plan to protest outside House of Representatives in Amman Sept. 12
Students to protest outside House of Representatives in Amman, Jordan, Sept. 12. Increased security, localized transport disruptions likely.
Event
Students plan to protest outside the House of Representatives in Amman from 10:00 Sept. 12. Protesters are denouncing authorities' decision to reduce the number of admissions for medical courses in public universities. Dozens to a hundred individuals could attend the demonstration.
Increased security and localized transport disruptions are likely near the House of Representatives the morning of Sept. 12. 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 Sept. 12.
