20 May 2021 | 03:59 AM UTC
Oman: Activists plan to rally at Palestinian Embassy in Muscat May 20
Activists plan to rally at Palestinian Embassy in Muscat, Oman, May 20. Increased security, localized transport disruptions likely
Event
Activists plan to rally at the Embassy of Palestine in the Al Qurum area of Muscat from 11:00 May 20 to show support for Palestinians amid ongoing violence between Israel and the Palestinian Territories. Hundreds of individuals could attend the demonstration.
Authorities will likely increase security to monitor the event. Large numbers of participants will likely cause localized transport disruptions near the gathering site through the afternoon of May 20. Clashes are possible if demonstrators are overly disruptive or if they ignore police orders to disperse.
Advice
Avoid the protest due to the potential for clashes. Heed the advice of security personnel. Allow additional time if traveling through the affected area May 20.
