05 May 2022 | 03:45 AM UTC
Lebanon: Teachers plan to protest outside Government Palace in Beirut May 5
Teachers plan to protest outside Government Palace in Beirut, Lebanon, May 5. Increased security, localized transport disruptions likely.
Event
Teachers plan to protest outside the Government Palace in Beirut from 14:30 May 5 to demand higher salaries and improved working conditions. Dozens to a hundred individuals could attend the demonstration.
Increased security and localized transport disruptions are likely near the Government Palace the afternoon of May 5. 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 May 5.
