• Emerging reports indicate that a protest is ongoing outside Baghdad’s Federal Public Service Council during the afternoon hours (local time) of May 20.
• The demonstration is reportedly being led by university graduates demanding appointments to public sector positions through the Council.
• Unconfirmed reports suggest that clashes have occurred between demonstrators and security forces in front of the Council building.

Those operating or residing in Baghdad during the afternoon hours on May 20 are advised to maintain heightened vigilance in the vicinity of the Federal Public Service Council due to the ongoing protest.