After eight days of protests accompanied by violence, the Ministry of Justice has intervened at its building with strong physical security measures. In images from the scene, iron structures can be seen on the institution’s windows, a clear signal that tensions on the ground are now also being addressed through the fortification of state buildings.
Ministry building with additional protective measures
Iron window protections have been installed on the Ministry of Justice building, in what appears to be a measure aimed at preventing damage from attacks during the protests.
The move shows that institutions are not relying only on the presence of law enforcement forces, but also on passive protective measures for their premises.
Protests have entered their eighth day
According to the published information, the violent protests have continued for eight days, creating a prolonged climate of insecurity in urban areas.
The scale of the response at a central institution such as the Ministry of Justice suggests that the authorities consider the risk of public buildings being targeted to be real.
Institutions, banks and businesses targeted
According to the reported version, during the past week protesters have attacked various state institutions, second-tier banks and private businesses.
This picture raises questions not only about control of the situation on the ground, but also about the effectiveness of preventive measures by the responsible institutions.
The installation of such protective elements at a ministry is a direct indicator of the tension produced by the wave of protests.
Beyond the official message about security measures, the fact that a key institution feels the need to reinforce its windows speaks for itself about the level of concern within the administration.