South Africa: Ongoing protest causing disruptions outside UAE Embassy in Tshwane (Pretoria) June 10

Event

A protest organized by activists from the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation and Defend Our Democracy groups is ongoing outside the UAE Embassy on Arcadia Street in Tshwane June 10. Demonstrators have gathered to hand over a memorandum demanding that the government extradite Atul and Ajay Gupta from the UAE for their alleged role in state-level corruption.

An increased security presence is likely in the vicinity in the coming hours. Low-level-clashes between security forces and protesters are possible, though widespread violence is not likely. Transport and business disruptions are likely to persist in the coming hours.

Advice

Avoid the protest. Heed instructions from security personnel if operating near the affected area. Check for transport disruptions and allow extra time for travel in the affected area.