10 Feb 2022 | 03:34 AM UTC
Lebanon: Retired soldiers plan to protest outside Presidential Palace in Beirut Feb. 10
Retired soldiers to rally near Presidential Palace in Beirut, Lebanon, Feb. 10. Increased security, localized transport disruption likely.
Event
Retired soldiers plan to protest outside the Presidential Palace in Beirut from 09:00 Feb. 10 to demand higher pensions and better healthcare coverage. Dozens to hundreds of individuals could attend the demonstration.
Increased security and localized transport disruptions are likely near the Presidential Palace the morning of Feb. 10. Clashes between police and protesters cannot be ruled out, particularly 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 Feb. 10.
