29 Jul 2021 | 04:35 AM UTC
Iran: Activists plan to protest in Rasht, Gilan Province, July 31
Activists plan to protest in Rasht, Gilan Province, Iran, from 19:00 July 31. Increased security, localized transport disruptions likely.
Event
Activists plan to demonstrate outside the Governorship of Gilan in Rasht, Gilan Province, from 19:00 July 31, against increased internet censorship. The Iranian parliament July 28 voted in favor of a bill that would ban private network applications from bypassing censorship regulations and require internet users to be registered. Dozens to hundreds of individuals could attend the demonstration.
Authorities will likely increase security to monitor the protest. Large numbers of activists will likely cause localized transport disruptions near the Governorship of Gilan through late July 31. Clashes are possible if demonstrators are overly disruptive or if they ignore police orders to disperse.
Rasht is approximately 240 km (149 miles) northwest of Tehran.
Advice
Avoid the protest due to the potential for clashes. Heed the advice of security personnel. Allow additional time to reach destinations near the affected areas, July 31.
