12 Jul 2021 | 01:53 AM UTC
Iraq: Students plan to protest outside Ministry of Education in Baghdad July 12
Students to protest outside Ministry of Education in Baghdad, Iraq, July 12. Increased security, localized transport disruptions likely.
Event
University students plan to protest outside the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Baghdad from 08:00 July 12 to demand that authorities conduct examinations online amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Hundreds of individuals could attend the demonstration.
Authorities will likely increase security to monitor the event. Large numbers of protesters will likely cause localized transport disruptions near the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research the morning of July 12. 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 July 12.
