04 Feb 2021 | 01:28 PM UTC
Australia: Activists to protest in Melbourne Feb. 6
Student activists plan protest at Fed Square in Melbourne, Australia, from 1100 Feb. 6. Increased security likely.
Event
Student activists plan to protest at Fed Square in Melbourne from 1100 Feb. 6 to denounce the military coup that occurred in Myanmar Feb. 1. Dozens of people are likely to attend the protest, though participation will probably be affected by ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) gathering restrictions.
Security personnel will likely monitor the protest and may disperse the gathering to enforce COVID-19 gathering restrictions. While clashes are unlikely, isolated skirmishes between police and protesters cannot be ruled out. Demonstrators may block or march along nearby roadways, causing localized transport disruptions.
Advice
Avoid the protest due to possible skirmishes. If violence breaks out nearby, leave the area immediately. Heed all security personnel instructions. Allow additional travel time in the area.
