Timor-Leste: Activists call for anti-government demonstration in Dili on September 4

Event

Opposition activists plan to demonstrate in Dili on Thursday, September 4, to demand the resignation of President Francisco Guterres over alleged violations of the constitution. Protesters will reportedly gather in Tasi Tolu and at a former barracks in Becora.

Heightened security measures are to be expected in the vicinity of the demonstration, associated disruptions to transportation are also likely.

Advice

Those in Dili are advised to monitor developments, avoid all protests as a precaution, and adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.