10 Dec 2021 | 07:42 AM UTC
Maldives: Opposition members plan to stage motorcade rally in Male from 15:45 Dec. 11
Opposition members plan to hold motorcade rally in Male, Maldives, from 15:45 Dec. 11. Tight security likely at action sites.
Event
Members of the opposition, including the Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM), plan to hold a motorcade rally in Male from 15:45 Dec. 11. The purpose of the action is to oppose Indian military presence in the Maldives. The rally will pass by several sites, including the PPM's head office. Several dozen to a few hundred people could participate in the gathering.
Security personnel will likely monitor the protest and may try to break up the action if it is especially disruptive. Localized transport disruptions are possible near the demonstration sites. Clashes between police and protesters may occur, especially if security forces forcibly attempt to disperse the rally.
Advice
Avoid the motorcade rally sites Dec. 11 as a precaution. Plan for possible localized transport disruptions. If clashes break out, immediately depart the area and seek shelter at a secure, nongovernment building. Heed all security personnel instructions.
