Bosnia and Herzegovina: Unionized coal miners plan to protest at Elektroprivreda Building in Sarajevo Aug. 1

Event

Unionized coal miners plan to protest in front of the headquarters of national electrical utility provider Elektroprivreda in Sarajevo 11:00-14:00 Aug. 1. The purpose of the demonstration is to demand payment of salaries in arrears. It remains unclear how many participants the gathering may draw.

Authorities will likely deploy an increased police presence near the event as a precaution; localized transport disruptions are possible.

Advice

Avoid the area of the protest as a standard precaution. Allow additional time to reach destinations near the Elektroprivreda building on Aug. 1. Heed instructions from authorities.