03 Jun 2024 | 07:23 AM UTC
Taiwan: Gathering planned at Taipei's Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall from 18:40 June 4 to mark the anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown
Activists to gather at Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in Taipei, Taiwan, 18:40 June 4. Tight security likely; localized disruptions possible.
Civil society groups plan to hold a vigil at Taipei's Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall from 18:40 June 4. The event is being held to commemorate the anniversary of the 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in and around Beijing's Tiananmen Square. Related events in the past have drawn hundreds of participants.
Authorities will likely deploy additional security personnel in and around Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. While the event will likely pass off peacefully, minor scuffles between police and event participants are possible. Associated localized transport disruptions may occur.
Avoid the gathering as a standard precaution. Depart the area at the first sign of any security disturbance. Allow additional travel time near the gathering site. Carry proper identification documentation at all times. Heed all official transport and security advisories.
