15 Jun 2017 | 02:36 AM UTC
Ivory Coast: Anti-government protest planned in Abidjan June 17
Opposition coalition Alliance for Democratic Forces calls for a march to take place in Abidjan on June 17; increased security measures and traffic disruptions likely
Event
The Alliance for Democratic Forces (AFD) political opposition group, composed of 12 opposition parties and civil society groups, is planning a march in Abidjan on Saturday, June 17, to denounce the policies of President Alassane Ouattara. The march will reportedly start in Treichville district and end at Place des Martyrs (Adjamé district). Traffic disruptions and increased security measures are likely along the march route.
Context
The opposition denounces what it sees as the failure of the state to address ongoing instability nationwide, including incidents of military mutiny, a crisis in the cacao and agribusiness sectors, and long-lasting civil servant strikes.
Advice
Individuals in Abidjan are advised to keep abreast of the situation and to avoid all public gatherings due to the risk of violence.
