20 Apr 2022 | 11:46 AM UTC
Pakistan: Activists plan protest at National Press Club in Islamabad 16:00 April 23
Civil organization plans protest at National Press Club in Islamabad, Pakistan, 16:00 April 23. Increased security likely; clashes possible.
Event
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has called for a protest at the National Press Club in Islamabad 16:00 April 23. Participants intend to denounce security personnel firing on protesters in Balochistan's Chaghi District April 18. Dozens to several hundred people will likely attend the protest.
Security personnel will likely monitor the protest and may try to disperse the gathering if it is especially disruptive. Clashes between police and protesters are possible. Protesters may march along nearby roadways, causing localized transport disruptions.
Advice
Avoid the protest due to possible clashes. If violence breaks out, leave the area immediately. Follow all security personnel instructions. Allow additional travel time in the area.
