Lebanon: Central Bank employees protest in Beirut May 3

Event

A protest held by employees working at the Central Bank of Lebanon (Banque Du Liban) was reported in Beirut on Friday, May 3, to denounce possible decline in their wages. The bank workers called for an indefinite strike beginning on Monday, May 6.

Heightened security measures and localized traffic disruptions are expected around all protest sites. Associated business and traffic disruptions are likely over the coming days. 

Advice

Individuals in Beirut are advised to monitor situational developments to the situation, avoid all political gatherings as a precaution anticipate similar protests and associated disruptions over the coming weeks, and adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities and their home governments.