29 Aug 2023 | 02:14 PM UTC
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Political activists to protest in Sarajevo from 18:00 Sept. 1
Political activist organizations to protest in Sarajevo from 18:00 on Sept. 1; increased security, transport disruptions likely.
Event
Political activists plan to protest in front of the Prosecutor's Office on Kraljice Jelene Street, Sarajevo, from 18:00 Sept. 1. Participants will denounce the authorities' indictment of the President of the Republika Srpska Milorad Dodik and the acting director of the Official Gazette of Republika Srpska, Milos Lukic. Organizers state that up to 8,000 protesters will gather in front of the Prosecutor's Office.
Authorities will likely deploy an increased police presence near the rally location. Localized transport disruptions are likely in areas impacted by protest activity. Isolated clashes cannot be ruled out.
Advice
Avoid the areas of the announced protest as a standard security precaution. Allow extra time to reach destinations near rally location until the demonstration has ended and the participants have vacated the area. Heed the instructions of local security personnel.
