Lebanon: Activists plan protest march in Tripoli May 17

Activists plan to protest in Tripoli the afternoon of May 17 to show support for Syrian refugees and individuals displaced by war. Organizers have announced that participants will march from the Mansouri Great Mosque to the Tripoli Serail. The march is due to start after Friday prayers; the exact start time of the action is unclear. Dozens to a hundred individuals could attend the event.

Increased security and localized transport disruptions are likely in the affected area the afternoon of May 17. Clashes between police and protesters cannot be ruled out, particularly if demonstrators are overly disruptive or if they ignore police orders to disperse.