21 May 2024 | 06:09 AM UTC
New Zealand: Demonstration planned outside French Embassy in Wellington from 12:00 May 22
Activists to rally outside French Embassy in Wellington, New Zealand, from 12:00 May 22. Increased security, localized disruptions likely.
Activists plan to stage a protest outside the French Embassy in Wellington from 12:00 May 22 to call on the French government to put a stop to alleged violence against Kanak people in New Caledonia. Over a hundred people are likely to attend the rally.
Authorities will likely deploy to the site and monitor the demonstration. Localized transport disruptions are likely if there is a huge turnout. Isolated skirmishes between protesters and police are possible.
Avoid the protest site as a precaution and to minimize travel delays. Depart the area at the first sign of any security disturbance. Allow additional time to reach destinations near the gathering. Heed all official transport and security advisories.
