Australia: Women's rights activists to demonstrate at Federation Square in Melbourne from 17:00 Sept. 8

Women's rights activists plan to stage a demonstration at Federation Square in Melbourne, Victoria State, from 17:00 Sept. 8. Participants are denouncing the Aug. 9 rape and murder of a female resident doctor in Kolkata, India. Hundreds of people could attend the event.

Police will likely deploy additional personnel to monitor the event. Localized transport disruptions are possible, especially if participants march along or block roads. Scuffles between protesters and police may occur.