27
Jul 2025
9:44 UTC
Iraq Tactical: Scuffles recorded at ongoing protest outside General Authority of Meteorology and Seismic Monitoring in Baghdad on July 27; avoid nonessential travel
Current Situation:
- Reports indicate that employees of the General Authority of Meteorology and Seismic Monitoring are holding a protest outside the department building in Baghdad during the afternoon hours (local time) of July 27.
- The site is located approximately two km east of Baghdad International Airport near Airport Street.
- Reports indicate that localized scuffles broke out between employees and security forces as employees attempted to prevent the Director General of the department from entering the building.
- Protesters are reportedly denouncing working conditions and the Director General’s alleged affiliation with the Ba’ath party.
Source: Rudaw
Recommendations:
- Those operating or residing in Baghdad on July 27 are advised to avoid nonessential travel in the vicinity of the General Authority of Meteorology and Seismic Monitoring building due to the ongoing protest and associated unrest.
- Those intending to travel through Baghdad International Airport on July 27 are advised to allot extra time for travel due to the proximity of the reported protest and potential for traffic disruptions in the area.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Extreme
AFFECTED AREA
General Authority of Meteorology and Seismic Monitoring, Baghdad; Iraq
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
High
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Credible
Current Situation:
- Reports indicate that employees of the General Authority of Meteorology and Seismic Monitoring are holding a protest outside the department building in Baghdad during the afternoon hours (local time) of July 27.
- The site is located approximately two km east of Baghdad International Airport near Airport Street.
- Reports indicate that localized scuffles broke out between employees and security forces as employees attempted to prevent the Director General of the department from entering the building.
- Protesters are reportedly denouncing working conditions and the Director General’s alleged affiliation with the Ba’ath party.
Source: Rudaw
Recommendations:
- Those operating or residing in Baghdad on July 27 are advised to avoid nonessential travel in the vicinity of the General Authority of Meteorology and Seismic Monitoring building due to the ongoing protest and associated unrest.
- Those intending to travel through Baghdad International Airport on July 27 are advised to allot extra time for travel due to the proximity of the reported protest and potential for traffic disruptions in the area.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Extreme
AFFECTED AREA
General Authority of Meteorology and Seismic Monitoring, Baghdad; Iraq
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
High
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Credible
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