16 Jan 2021 | 06:01 AM UTC
Algeria: Contract teachers plan to protest in Algiers Jan. 17
Contract teachers to rally at Ministry of Education in Algiers, Algeria Jan. 17. Increased security, localized transport disruptions likely.
Event
Contract teachers plan to protest outside the Ministry of National Education in Algiers, from 1030 Jan. 17, to demand that the ministry offer them the same benefits as permanent teachers. Protesters claim that they receive lower salaries and are subject to termination at short notice. Hundreds of individuals could take part in the demonstration.
Authorities will likely increase security to monitor the protest. Large numbers of protesters could cause localized transport disruptions near the Ministry of Education the morning of Jan. 17. Clashes are possible 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 Jan. 17.
