Cote d'Ivoire: Civil society groups plan to march in Abidjan, July 21

Event

Civil society groups plan to stage a protest march denouncing the perceived high cost of living and other issues in Abidjan, July 21. The gathering will begin at 08:00 in front of the Saint-Jean Church in the Cocody neighborhood and finish in front of the Office of the Prime Minister (also known as the Primature) in the Plateau neighborhood.

Localized transportation disruptions are likely in the vicinity of the march. Security forces are likely to deploy to monitor the demonstration; minor skirmishes are possible if demonstrators are overly disruptive or ignore police orders to disperse.

Advice

Avoid all protests and demonstrations as a precaution and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities. Monitor local media for updates on the situation and plan for transportation disruptions.