09 Feb 2024 | 03:37 AM UTC
Iraq: Activists plan to protest at Tahrir Square in Baghdad Feb. 9
Activists plan to protest at Tahrir Square in Baghdad, Iraq, from 10:00 Feb. 9. Increased security, localized transport disruptions likely.
Activists plan to protest at Tahrir Square in Baghdad from 10:00 Feb. 9. Protesters are calling for authorities to suspend the export of subsidized oil to Jordan. Hundreds of 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 demonstrators are overly disruptive or ignore police orders to disperse.
Avoid the protest due to the potential for clashes. Heed the advice of security personnel and leave the area at the first sign of a confrontation. Allow additional time if traveling through the affected area Feb. 9.
