01 Nov 2021 | 06:15 AM UTC
Libya: University students plan to protest in Misrata Nov. 1
University students plan to protest in Misrata, Libya, from 16:00 Nov. 1. Increased security, localized transport disruptions likely.
Event
Students plan to protest outside the Municipal Council in Misrata from 16:00 Nov. 1 to denounce the repeated suspension of their university lessons. Dozens to hundreds of 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 Municipal Council through the evening of Nov. 1. Clashes are possible if demonstrators are overly disruptive or if they ignore police orders to disperse.
Misrata is approximately 180 km (112 miles) southeast of Tripoli.
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 Nov. 1.
