Lebanon: Demonstration planned in Beirut March 4

Event

Civil society groups are organizing a demonstration in Beirut on Monday, March 4, to protest the development of a dam in the Bisri Valley. Protesters are expected to gather at the World Bank offices on Abdallah Bayham Street at 17:30 (local time). Localized traffic disruptions are to be expected near the demonstration.

Context

The Bisri Valley dam (South province) is a World Bank-funded project to address water shortages in the Beirut area. 

Advice

Individuals in Beirut are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid all protests and demonstrations as a precaution, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities and their home governments.