Taiwan: Pro-democracy activists plan to rally outside Legislative Yuan 10:00-21:00 June 19-21

Pro-democracy activists affiliated with various social movement groups, including the Taiwan Citizen Front and Taiwan Economic Democracy Union, plan to protest outside Taipei's Legislative Yuan from 10:00-21:00 June 19-21. The action is to denounce several proposed policy reforms that protesters claim will contribute to the regression of democracy. The event could attract hundreds of participants, with larger gatherings possible June 21, when lawmakers are set to vote on the congressional reforms and amendments.

Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are certain around the Legislative Yuan. Police will likely deploy to monitor the demonstrations and may erect security barricades. Minor scuffles are possible if authorities attempt to forcibly disperse the gathering. Increased vehicular congestion and possible road closures may affect the vicinity of the rally site, especially if participants march along Jinan Road Section 1 or Qingdao East Road.