27 Feb 2024 | 10:16 AM UTC
Malawi: Civil society organization to protest in Lilongwe, Feb. 28
Civil society organization to protest over ancestral land rights on Capital Hill in Lilongwe, Malawi, Feb. 28. Likely localized disruptions.
The civil society movement, Concerned Citizens, will hold a protest in Lilongwe on Feb. 28. The group is reportedly seeking reparations for the loss of their ancestral lands. The demonstrators will reportedly gather at Capital Hill; the gathering time is unclear.
An increased police presence is likely in the area, especially at nearby prominent institutions, including Parliament. The protest action and security personnel response, which could include road closures, will likely result in ground travel and business operation disruptions. Clashes between police forces and protesters, though unlikely, remain possible should participants ignore orders to disperse.
Avoid all protests. Plan for road travel delays and reconfirm the status of routes before departure. Heed instructions from security forces. If violence erupts nearby, immediately depart the area and seek shelter in a secure nongovernment building.
