05 Jun 2018 | 11:30 PM UTC
DRC: Opposition rally in Kinshasa on June 9
Opposition coalition to hold rally in Kinshasa on June 9; heightened security measures expected
Event
The Ensemble pour le Changement opposition coalition is planning to hold a rally in the N'djili district of Kinshasa on Saturday, June 9. According to local sources, demonstrators will gather at Place Sainte-Thérèse. An increased security presence and localized transportation disruptions are to be expected around the demonstration.
Advice
Individuals present in Kinshasa are advised to monitor the situation, maintain a high degree of situational awareness, and avoid all rallies and demonstrations due to the risk of violence.