17 Nov 2021 | 03:19 AM UTC
Sri Lanka: Healthcare employees to protest outside the Health Ministry in Colombo Nov. 17
Healthcare workers to rally outside Health Ministry in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 17. Tight security likely; localized disruptions possible.
Event
Healthcare employees from 16 unions plan to protest outside the Health Ministry in Colombo Nov. 17 to demand the government improve their working conditions. According to one union leader, the action will start at 12:00. Dozens to hundreds of people may participate in the demonstration.
Security personnel will probably monitor the demonstration Nov. 17. Localized transport disruptions are possible, especially if activists block or march along nearby roadways. Officers could attempt to enforce COVID-19 gathering restrictions or disperse any disruptive demonstrations. Clashes between police and protesters may occur.
Advice
Avoid the Health Ministry and its surrounding areas Nov. 17 as a precaution. Plan for possible localized transport and business disruptions. Seek alternative routes to circumvent the protest site. If violence breaks out, leave the area immediately. Follow all security personnel instructions.
