22 Aug 2022 | 03:47 AM UTC
Lebanon: University professors plan to protest in Tripoli Aug. 22
University professors plan to protest in Tripoli, Lebanon, from 10:00 Aug. 22. Increased security, localized transport disruptions likely.
Event
University professors plan to protest outside the SGBL bank in Tripoli from 10:00 Aug. 22. Protesters are blaming the bank for delays in receiving their salaries. Dozens to hundreds of individuals could attend the demonstration.
Increased security and localized transport disruptions are likely near the SGBL bank the morning of Aug. 22. 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 Aug. 22.
