19 Dec 2023 | 09:06 PM UTC
Chad: Activists plan to stage a protest march in N'Djamena Dec. 20
Youth activists to stage demonstration march from the Labor Exchange to the French Embassy in N'Djamena, Chad, Dec. 20. Avoid the protest.
Activists associated with the Rally of Young Africans (RJA, Rassemblement des Jeunes Africains) plan to stage a demonstration march in N'Djamena on Dec. 20. The purpose of the march is to protest against the presence of French forces in the country. Participants plan to gather from the Labor Exchange (Bourse du Travail) and proceed toward the French Embassy. Organizers have not announced the start time for the march or if authorities issued a permit for the event. It remains unclear how many participants the gathering may draw.
Authorities will probably deploy increased security around the embassy as a precaution; localized business and transportation disruptions are likely. Clashes with security forces are possible, particularly if demonstrators are overly disruptive or ignore police orders to disperse.
Avoid the protest due to possible clashes. Consider using alternative routes if operating near the impacted area. Abide by all official directives. If violence occurs, leave the area immediately and take shelter in a secure, nongovernmental building.
