13 Nov 2020 | 01:21 PM UTC
Zambia: Opposition rally scheduled to be held in Lusaka on November 15
Opposition rally scheduled to be held in Lusaka on November 15; disruptions likely
Event
An opposition rally is scheduled to take place in Lusaka on Sunday, November 15. Participants are scheduled to gather from 14:00 (local time) at the Chilenje South Secondary School, with the rally expected to end at approximately 18:00. The demonstration has been organized by the opposition United Party for National Development.
The demonstration has been authorized to take place by local authorities.
A heightened security presence and localized transport disruptions are expected in the vicinity of the demonstrations.
Advice
Those in Lusaka are advised to monitor the situation, anticipate transportation disruptions, avoid demonstrations and political gatherings as a precaution, and adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities