Egypt: Lawyers plan nationwide protests Dec. 5

Event

Lawyers plan to protest nationwide Dec. 5 to oppose a new compulsory electronic invoicing system. Protesters claim that the system imposes additional fees and taxes, increasing costs. The main gathering will likely be outside the Lawyers' Syndicate in Cairo. Associated demonstrations will also likely occur outside syndicate branches nationwide. The protests are likely to be well attended; thousands of individuals participated in the previous nationwide demonstrations Dec. 2.

Increased security and localized transport disruptions are likely near gathering sites, especially near the Lawyers' Syndicate in Cairo Dec. 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 all protests due to the potential for clashes. Heed the advice of security personnel. Allow additional time to reach destinations near the affected areas Dec. 5.