05 Mar 2022 | 09:26 AM UTC
Kazakhstan: Activists to demonstrate in Almaty March 6
Activists to demonstrate at Family Park in Almaty, Kazakhstan, from 12:00 March 6; localized disruptions likely, clashes possible.
Event
The US Embassy in Nur-Sultan has warned that activists plan to demonstrate in Almaty March 6 to show solidarity with Ukraine amid Russia's military offensive there. Participants will gather from 12:00 at Family Park, located behind the Sary Arka cinema in the city's 4th micro-district.
Police will likely move to disperse the event if participants become unruly. Police will not hesitate to resort to force if resisted, which would pose a significant threat to any people in the vicinity. The presence of large numbers of people and associated crowd-control measures could prompt localized traffic and public transport congestion.
Advice
Avoid demonstrations March 6 due to the potential for clashes. Exercise caution in the vicinity of the protest site. Leave the area immediately at the first sign of a confrontation. Strictly heed the instructions of local authorities.
