07 Apr 2023 | 09:16 AM UTC
France: Activists plan demonstrate in support of Senegalese politician in Paris, April 8
Activists plan rally for Senegalese politician at Place de la Trocadero in Paris, France, from 13:00 April 8. Increased security likely.
Event
Activists plan to rally in support of the Senegalese politician, Ousmane Sonko, at the Place de la Trocadero in Paris, April 8. Attendees will gather from 13:00. Organizers predict several hundred supporters will take part in the event.
Police will likely deploy in large numbers to monitor the demonstration. Large crowds and associated security measures, including road closures and movement restrictions, will likely result in localized transport disruptions. The Trocadero is a popular area for tourists, therefore increasing the localized congestion.
Context
Sonko is the leader of the opposition PASTEF-Les Patriotes party in Senegal. He is awaiting trial for two separate charges which he claims are politically motivated. France has a large Senegalese diaspora, among whom Sonko is a popular figure.
Advice
Avoid the demonstration as a routine security precaution and to mitigate associated disruptions. Heed instructions from security services. Check for transport disruptions and allow extra time to complete journeys in the surrounding area on April 8.
