28 Sep 2021 | 03:28 AM UTC
Lebanon: Activists plan to protest outside Indonesian embassy in Beirut Sept. 28
Activists to protest outside Indonesian embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, Sept. 28. Increased security, localized transport disruptions likely.
Event
Activists plan to protest outside the Embassy of Indonesia in Beirut from 10:30 Sept. 28 over the continued seizure of Lebanese ship Seniha-S by pirates. Protesters are calling on Indonesian President Joko Widodo to intervene and release the vessel. Dozens to a hundred individuals could attend the demonstration.
Authorities will likely increase security to monitor the event. Large numbers of protesters will likely cause localized transport disruptions near the Embassy of Indonesia the morning of Sept. 28. 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 Sept. 28.
