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09 Feb 2022 | 10:46 AM UTC

Eswatini: Activists schedule protest in Mbabane Feb. 11

Activists plan protest at South African High Commission in Mbabane, Eswatini, 09:00 Feb. 11; heightened security likely, clashes possible.

Informational

Event

Activists plan to protest in Mbabane Feb. 11. Participants will gather at 09:00 at the South African High Commission. The purpose of the protest is unclear, though is related to the Southern African Development Community SADC).

Police are likely to maintain a heightened security presence in the vicinity of the protest Feb. 11, resulting in localized disruptions. Violence cannot be discounted.

Advice

Avoid protests due to possible violence. If clashes break out, leave the area immediately and take shelter in a secure, nongovernmental building. Follow all security personnel instructions. Allow additional travel time near gatherings.