17
Jan 2025
8:51 UTC
MENA Tactical: Pro-Palestinian protests slated in Bahrain, Morocco, Tunisia, Turkey on January 17-18; maintain heightened vigilance
Current Situation:
- Pro-Palestinian activists have called for protests in Bahrain, Morocco, Tunisia, and Turkey on January 17-18.
- In Morocco, activists from the “Moroccan Front for Supporting Palestine and Opposing Normalization” have called for nationwide protests on January 17-18 including in Casablanca and Marrakech to denounce Morocco’s diplomatic relations with Israel.
- In Marrakech, a protest will take place at the Morocco Telecom in Gueliz from 19:00 on January 17.
- In Casablanca, a protest march is scheduled starting from 17:00 on January 18. The march will start from the Dar al-Tounazi bus stop on Boulevard Mohammed 6 and end at al-Shajar Street (Boulevard Commandant Driss Al Harti).
- Protests have also been called in other cities including Tangier and Agadir on January 17. Based on precedent, demonstrations during the evening hours can also be expected in Rabat on January 17-18.
- In Turkey, a protest march is scheduled in Istanbul’s Fatih from 20:00 on January 17. The march will begin at the Sirkeci Grand Post Office and end at Eminonu Square.
- In Bahrain, activists from the “Bahraini Society Against Normalization with Zionist Enemy” have called for a protest in front of the society’s headquarters in Manama’s Adliya at 15:30 on January 18.
- In Tunisia, activists from the “Tunisian Campaign to Boycott and Oppose Normalization with the Zionist Entity” have called for a protest stand in front of the Embassy of Yemen in Grand Tunis’ Ariana area at 15:00 on January 18. Protesters will stand in solidarity with Yemenis for supporting the Palestinian cause.
Recommendations:
- Those operating or residing in Bahrain, Morocco, Tunisia, and Turkey on January 17 and 18, are advised to maintain heightened vigilance and allot for disruptions in the vicinity of pro-Palestinian protests.
- American and Israeli citizens and Jewish individuals are advised to maintain a low profile in public and to avoid revealing their identities and religious and political inclinations.
AFFECTED AREA
Bahrain, Morocco, Tunisia, Turkey
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Medium
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
Current Situation:
- Pro-Palestinian activists have called for protests in Bahrain, Morocco, Tunisia, and Turkey on January 17-18.
- In Morocco, activists from the “Moroccan Front for Supporting Palestine and Opposing Normalization” have called for nationwide protests on January 17-18 including in Casablanca and Marrakech to denounce Morocco’s diplomatic relations with Israel.
- In Marrakech, a protest will take place at the Morocco Telecom in Gueliz from 19:00 on January 17.
- In Casablanca, a protest march is scheduled starting from 17:00 on January 18. The march will start from the Dar al-Tounazi bus stop on Boulevard Mohammed 6 and end at al-Shajar Street (Boulevard Commandant Driss Al Harti).
- Protests have also been called in other cities including Tangier and Agadir on January 17. Based on precedent, demonstrations during the evening hours can also be expected in Rabat on January 17-18.
- In Turkey, a protest march is scheduled in Istanbul’s Fatih from 20:00 on January 17. The march will begin at the Sirkeci Grand Post Office and end at Eminonu Square.
- In Bahrain, activists from the “Bahraini Society Against Normalization with Zionist Enemy” have called for a protest in front of the society’s headquarters in Manama’s Adliya at 15:30 on January 18.
- In Tunisia, activists from the “Tunisian Campaign to Boycott and Oppose Normalization with the Zionist Entity” have called for a protest stand in front of the Embassy of Yemen in Grand Tunis’ Ariana area at 15:00 on January 18. Protesters will stand in solidarity with Yemenis for supporting the Palestinian cause.
Recommendations:
- Those operating or residing in Bahrain, Morocco, Tunisia, and Turkey on January 17 and 18, are advised to maintain heightened vigilance and allot for disruptions in the vicinity of pro-Palestinian protests.
- American and Israeli citizens and Jewish individuals are advised to maintain a low profile in public and to avoid revealing their identities and religious and political inclinations.
AFFECTED AREA
Bahrain, Morocco, Tunisia, Turkey
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Medium
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
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