Lebanon: Retired teachers plan to protest outside education ministry in Beirut Jan. 16

Retired teachers plan to protest outside the Ministry of Education in Beirut from 13:00 Jan. 16. Protesters are demanding increased pension payouts amid the deteriorating economic situation. Dozens to a hundred individuals could attend the demonstration.

Increased security and localized transport disruptions are likely near the Ministry of Education the afternoon of Jan. 16. Clashes between police and protesters cannot be ruled out, particularly if demonstrators are overly disruptive or if they ignore police orders to disperse.