Lebanon Tactical: Event to commemorate Rafik Hariri Memorial Day slated in downtown Beirut’s Mohammad al-Amin Mosque from 10:00-14:00 on February 14; allot for disruptions
Current Situation:
- Lebanese state media indicated that a commemorative event to mark “Rafik Hariri Memorial Day” is scheduled to take place at the Mohammad al-Amin Mosque in downtown Beirut from 10:00 (local time) until 14:00 on February 14.
- Rafik Hariri Memorial Day is a public holiday in Lebanon, which marks the February 14, 2005, assassination of late Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.
Source: NNA
Assessments & Forecast:
FORECAST: Based on precedent, the commemorative event will likely attract a turnout in the low thousands. Given the importance of the event, a bolstered security presence including blocking certain roads to regulate traffic is likely around the Mohammad al-Amin Mosque. The event is likely to transpire peacefully. Traffic disruptions near the event location can be expected from the morning hours onwards.
Recommendations:
Those operating or residing in Beirut during the morning hours of February 14 are advised to allot for disruptions to travel in the vicinity of the Mohammad al-Amin Mosque due to the slated event.
Current Situation:
- Lebanese state media indicated that a commemorative event to mark “Rafik Hariri Memorial Day” is scheduled to take place at the Mohammad al-Amin Mosque in downtown Beirut from 10:00 (local time) until 14:00 on February 14.
- Rafik Hariri Memorial Day is a public holiday in Lebanon, which marks the February 14, 2005, assassination of late Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.
Source: NNA
Assessments & Forecast:
FORECAST: Based on precedent, the commemorative event will likely attract a turnout in the low thousands. Given the importance of the event, a bolstered security presence including blocking certain roads to regulate traffic is likely around the Mohammad al-Amin Mosque. The event is likely to transpire peacefully. Traffic disruptions near the event location can be expected from the morning hours onwards.
Recommendations:
Those operating or residing in Beirut during the morning hours of February 14 are advised to allot for disruptions to travel in the vicinity of the Mohammad al-Amin Mosque due to the slated event.
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