Albania: Activists to protest in front of Prime Minister's office in Tirana starting at 17:00 Oct. 6

Event

Activist groups plan to demonstrate in front of the office of the Prime Minister on Deshmoret e Kombit Boulevard in Tirana during the evening of Oct. 6. The purpose of the action is to protest rising food and fuel prices in the country; the gathering will begin at 17:00.

The event will likely be well-attended as it reportedly has the support of the Democratic Party of Albania. Authorities will almost certainly deploy increased security in central Tirana to monitor the gathering. Participants could attempt to march from the Albanian Government building to other parts of the city; related rallies could also materialize spontaneously at other locations in Tirana. Localized traffic disruptions are likely.

Advice

Avoid the demonstration venue as a standard precaution until the gathering has ended and all participants have vacated the area. Exit the area immediately if spontaneous protests materialize nearby; keep away from locations where security personnel appear to be deploying. Heed the instructions of local authorities. Allow extra time to reach destinations near likely protest sites.