27 Sep 2020 | 04:46 AM UTC
US: North Carolina authorities increase security measures ahead of planned protests in Raleigh on September 27
North Carolina authorities announce curfew and additional security measures ahead of protests in Raleigh on September 27; avoid all protest areas
Event
North Carolina authorities announced that they have implemented additional security measures and a curfew ahead of scheduled protests on Sunday, September 27 in Raleigh. The citywide curfew will be in effect from 23:00 - 05:00 (local time). Two protests have been scheduled to take place in the city center in calls for social justice. The first event planned is an anti-corruption rally, which is scheduled to take place at the Wake County Courthouse where participants of the event are expected to gather at approximately 15:00. The second event will be a protest march and is scheduled to take place at Nash Square at approximately 19:30.
Local businesses have reportedly bordered up their establishments over concerns of potential vandalism during the demonstrations.
A heightened security presence and localized disruptions to transport are to be expected in the vicinity of the event.
Advice
Those in Raleigh are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid all demonstrations and gatherings as a precaution, and adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities
