17 Feb 2021 | 03:06 AM UTC
New Caledonia: Activists planning to demonstrate in Noumea from 1400 Feb. 17
Activists planning to protest in Noumea, New Caledonia, from 1400 Feb. 17. Increased security, localized transport disruptions possible.
Event
The Union of Francophone Women of Oceania and the Angry Women Collective plan to protest outside the Government of New Caledonia building, near Port Moselle, in Noumea from 1400 Feb. 17. The activists are demanding that authorities create a government role focused on women's rights. Dozens to a few hundred people are likely to join the demonstration.
Officials will probably increase security as a precaution, as the event will coincide with the formation of a new government. Localized transport disruptions are possible, particularly if a large turnout emerges.
Advice
Exercise caution if operating near the protest site. Plan for localized transport disruptions; allow additional time to reach nearby destinations. Heed all official security instructions.
