Jordan: Students to protest outside higher education ministry in Amman from 10:00 Oct. 4

Event

Students plan to protest outside the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Amman from 10:00 Oct. 4. Participants 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 in the affected area. Clashes between police and protesters are possible, particularly if participants are overly disruptive or ignore police orders to disperse.

Advice

Avoid the protest as a precaution and to minimize travel delays. Heed the advice of security personnel. Allow additional time to reach destinations near the affected area Oct. 4. Leave an area at the first sign of unrest.