09 Dec 2023 | 01:22 AM UTC
Taiwan: Migrant workers' rally planned from Direct Employment Joint Service Center to Ministry of Labour in Taipei from 12:30 Dec. 10
Migrant worker activists plan to march to Ministry of Labor in Taipei, Taiwan, at 12:30 Dec. 10. Tight security, disruptions likely.
Activists from Taiwan Migrant Workers Alliance will hold a rally in Taipei from 12:30 Dec. 10. The protest march will begin at the Direct Employment Joint Service Center, passing by several locations, including Taipei Main Station, before ending at the Ministry of Labor. The action is to denounce unfair migrant worker employment agreements offered by brokers, and perceived government inaction for migrant workers' rights. Turnout remains unclear, but dozens to a few hundred people could attend the gathering. The event will likely pass peacefully.
Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely along the announced march route. Police may be deployed to ensure order, while security barricades may be erected around the Ministry of Labour. Traffic congestion is likely if activists march on roadways.
Avoid the affected locations as a precaution and to minimize travel delays. Plan for potential localized transport disruptions and allow additional time to reach nearby destinations. Heed all official security and transport advisories.
