Algeria: Teachers to strike, protest nationwide January 21

Event

Teachers unions have called for a strike and associated demonstrations nationwide on Monday, January 21. According to local sources, the movement is being organized after negotiations between union officials and government representatives failed in early-January. Demonstrators are expected to stage sit-in protests at schools and education ministry buildings throughout the country beginning at 14:00 (local time). Heightened security measures and localized traffic disruptions are to be anticipated near any demonstrations

Advice

Individuals in Algeria are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid all related demonstrations and gatherings as a precaution, anticipate localized transportation disruptions, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.