02
Mar 2021
17:55 UTC
Lebanon Tactical: Protesters block roads to Beirut’s Martyrs’ Square, Chevrolet intersection with tire fires during evening hours of March 2; avoid nonessential travel
Please be advised:
- According to Lebanon’s national news agency, anti-government protesters have blocked roads leading to Martyrs’ Square and Chevrolet intersection in Beirut with tire fires during the evening hours of March 2.
- The protest is being held to denounce the deteriorating economic situation and the devaluation of the Lebanese Pound.
Recommendations:
- Those operating or residing in Beirut during the evening hours of March 2 are advised to avoid nonessential travel to the vicinity of Martyrs’ Square and Chevrolet intersection due to the ongoing unrest.
- Remain apprised of further potential spontaneous protests which may occur throughout Beirut for the remainder of March 2.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Extreme
AFFECTED AREA
Martyrs’ Square, Chevrolet Intersection, Beirut; Lebanon
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
High
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
Please be advised:
- According to Lebanon’s national news agency, anti-government protesters have blocked roads leading to Martyrs’ Square and Chevrolet intersection in Beirut with tire fires during the evening hours of March 2.
- The protest is being held to denounce the deteriorating economic situation and the devaluation of the Lebanese Pound.
Recommendations:
- Those operating or residing in Beirut during the evening hours of March 2 are advised to avoid nonessential travel to the vicinity of Martyrs’ Square and Chevrolet intersection due to the ongoing unrest.
- Remain apprised of further potential spontaneous protests which may occur throughout Beirut for the remainder of March 2.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Extreme
AFFECTED AREA
Martyrs’ Square, Chevrolet Intersection, Beirut; Lebanon
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
High
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
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