03 Jul 2023 | 06:45 AM UTC
Pakistan: Jamaat-e-Islami to march from F-6 Markaz area to Swedish embassy in Islamabad, 17:30 July 3
Activists to march from F-6 Markaz area to Swedish embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan, 17:30 July 3. Increased security, disruptions likely.
Event
The Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) party plans to hold a protest march from the F-6 Markaz area to the Swedish embassy in Islamabad from 17:30 July 3. Organizers are denouncing the recent desecration of the Muslim holy book during an authorized protest in Stockholm, Sweden. A few hundred supporters may join the event.
Security personnel will likely monitor the protest. Temporary road closures and traffic diversions are possible until the event ends, especially if activists block or march on roadways. Clashes may break out if demonstrators attempt to storm the embassy, or commit acts of arson and/or vandalism. Additional unannounced gatherings by like-minded organizations are possible in the coming days. Popular protest sites include Swedish consulate buildings in Karachi, Islamabad, and Lahore, as well as government buildings, press clubs, public squares, major intersections, prominent mosques, and monuments.
Advice
Avoid the protest due to possible violence. If clashes break out, leave the area immediately. Plan for travel delays in the affected area July 3; seek alternative routes to avoid rally sites. Do not navigate roadblocks, as protestors may react violently. Monitor trusted local media for updates on additional demonstrations. Heed all security and traffic advisories.
