23 May 2024 | 09:27 AM UTC
Taiwan: Activists to gather at Taipei's Legislative Yuan government building, May 24
Activists to rally outside Legislative Yuan in Taipei, Taiwan, from 09:00 May 24. Increased security, localized disruptions likely.
Activist group Economic Democracy Union is staging a demonstration in Taipei on May 24. The purpose of the action is to denounce the alleged lack of transparency in legislative proceedings to pass Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan People's Party's (TPP) controversial legislative reform bills. Protestors plan to gather around the Legislative Yuan on Qingdao East Road and Jinan Road from 09:00; the rally will last through the evening. Attendance will likely peak in the evening; a previous similar event attracted tens of thousands of participants. Organizers plan to stage another demonstration on May 28 but have yet to confirm specific details.
Authorities will likely monitor the gathering and could implement enhanced restrictions, including roadblocks. Due to the large number of people, localized transport and business disruptions are likely. Increased demand for public transport is possible as activists arrive and leave the rally site. Although unlikely, isolated minor scuffles between police and activists cannot be ruled out.
Avoid the demonstration as a precaution. Depart the area at the first sign of any security disturbance. Plan accordingly for likely transport and business disruptions on May 24, especially in the evening. Heed all official directives.
