03 Mar 2023 | 04:07 AM UTC
Iran: Activists plan to protest outside education departments nationwide March 4
Activists plan to protest outside education departments across Iran March 4. Increased security, localized transport disruptions likely.
Event
Activists plan to demonstrate outside education departments nationwide from 10:00 March 4 after hundreds of students, the majority being girls, were exposed to poisonous gas in schools in recent months. Protesters claim that the incidents were deliberately carried out by religious groups opposed to female education. Hundreds of individuals could attend the demonstrations.
Increased security and localized transport disruptions are likely near education departments across the country the morning of March 4. 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 March 4.
