18 Jun 2019 | 01:43 PM UTC
Haiti: Possible nationwide pro-government protests planned June 18
Pro-government protests possible across the country, notably in Port-au-Prince June 18; localized transportation and business disruptions expected
Event
Supporters of the Haitian Tèt Kale Party (PHTK) have called for nationwide protests to take place on Tuesday, June 18, to express solidarity with the government and President Jovenel Moïse following the recent demonstrations by the opposition demanding his resignation. However, the President asked his supporters not to take the streets to stop the curb instability ongoing for two weeks. Nevertheless, some supporters have still expressed their plan to protest as schedule and are expected to gather in the capital Port-au-Prince, at Avenue John Brown in the Lalue neighborhood, as well as on Martin Luther King Boulevard in the Nazon neighborhood.
An increased security presence, along with localized transportation disruptions, are likely around demonstration sites, notably in Port-au-Prince. Clashes between police and protesters cannot be ruled out.
Context
Numerous demonstrations have been staged in recent months to call for greater government transparency after several public officials, including President Jovenel Moïse, were implicated in a scandal related to the alleged misuse of PetroCaribe funds.
Advice
Individuals in Haiti are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid all protests and demonstrations as a precaution, and adhere to instructions issued by local authorities.
