Burkina Faso: Further protests denouncing fuel price increases likely nationwide following protests Sept. 9-10

Event

Further protests denouncing fuel price increases are likely in urban nationwide in the coming days following protests over the issue in recent days. Activists, led by the Association for the Defense of Consumer Interests of Faso (ADIC-F), protested in Ouagadougou Sept. 9 and 10. The protest passed without major incident.

Should they occur, protests are likely to focus on larger urban centers, such as Ouagadougou and Bobo Dioulasso. Security forces will likely deploy to all related demonstrations. Localized transport and business disruptions will probably affect areas subject to protest activity. Clashes between protesters and security forces cannot be ruled out, especially if the protests become explicitly anti-government in nature.

Advice

Avoid all demonstrations. Monitor local media for protest updates. Plan for transport and business disruptions in areas subject to protest activity. If violence breaks out, leave the area immediately and take shelter in a secure, nongovernmental building. Abide by all official directives.