02 Jul 2018 | 02:42 PM UTC
Côte d'Ivoire: Student protest planned in Abidjan July 3
Student group plans to march in Abidjan on July 3; heightened security measures and traffic disruptions expected
Event
The Student Federations of Côte d'Ivoire (FESCI) is planning to hold a rally in Abidjan on Tuesday, July 3. Protesters are expected to gather outside of the presidential palace to demand the release of activists that have been detained since May. FESCI is calling on all students to participate in the demonstration. Associated protests are possible at other universities and urban centers across Côte d'Ivoire. Heightened security measures and traffic disruptions are expected around all protest sites.
Context
Social unrest is common in Côte d'Ivoire, especially on university campuses where students and lecturers regularly protest against a lack of resources, delayed scholarship payments and research funding, and accommodation issues.
Advice
ndividuals in Abidjan and across Côte d'Ivoire are advised to monitor developments to the situation and to avoid any protests, rallies, or political events.
