21 Feb 2024 | 07:36 AM UTC
Sri Lanka: Activists plan to protest at Lakehouse Roundabout in Colombo Feb. 21
Activists plan to demonstrate at Lakehouse Roundabout in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 21. Localized disruptions possible.
Activists from the National Resource Protection Movement (NRPM) plan to protest at Lakehouse Roundabout in Colombo Feb. 21 to denounce the privatization of government institutions. Dozens to a few hundred people may attend the gathering.
Security personnel will probably monitor the protest and may attempt to disperse the gathering if they become overly disruptive. Localized transport disruptions are possible, especially if demonstrators march on or block nearby roadways. Clashes between police and protesters cannot be ruled out.
Avoid all protests due to possible clashes. Plan for localized transport and business disruptions near gathering sites. Do not attempt to navigate roadblocks; wait for the police to clear them before proceeding. If violence breaks out, depart the area immediately and seek shelter at a safe nongovernmental building. Monitor trusted local media for updates on protest plans, as organizers may change details at short notice. Heed all official security and transport advisories.
