05 Aug 2022 | 05:27 AM UTC
Australia: Activists to demonstrate in Perth, Western Australia, from 11:00 Aug. 6
Activists to rally in Perth, Australia, and march to US Consulate General from 11:00 Aug. 6. Increased security, traffic disruptions likely.
Event
Activists plan to protest at Forrest Place in Perth from 11:00 Aug. 6 to commemorate the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and protest the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. Protesters plan to march to the US Consulate General at St. George’s Terrance after the rally. Turnout for the demonstration remains unclear, but the event could draw up to a few hundred people; the march will likely garner fewer participants.
Authorities will likely monitor the protest and could block roads in the vicinity to facilitate the march. Heightened security is likely near the US Consulate General. The event is unlikely to result in violence, but minor skirmishes between protesters and police cannot be ruled out, particularly if activists attempt to bypass any security cordons. Localized transport disruptions are likely during the march.
Advice
Avoid the protest and march route due to possible skirmishes. If violence breaks out, leave the area immediately. Follow all security personnel instructions. Allow additional travel time near Forrest Place and St. George's Terrace.
