Lebanon: Ongoing retired teachers protest in Beirut August 2

Event

Retired Lebanese teachers are holding a protest from the Ministry of Education to Ain El Tineh area, where the house of the President of the Parliament is located. They seek an audience to demand 85 percent of their old salaries as a retirement pension.

Heightened security presence and localized transportation disruptions are expected in the vicinity of the march. 

Advice

Individuals in Beirut are advised to monitor for developments of the situation and to avoid all protests.