12 Sep 2024 | 03:49 PM UTC
Cote d'Ivoire: Activists plan to demonstrate nationwide Sept. 13
Activists plan to stage demonstrations across Cote d'Ivoire on Sept. 13 to denounce high cost of living standards. Disruptions likely.
Activists associated with Acting for the People (AGIP, Agir pour le Peuple) plan to stage demonstrations nationwide on Sept. 13. The protest action is organized to denounce the high cost of living and alleged substandard election-related planning. It remains unclear how many participants the gatherings may draw.
Authorities will likely deploy heightened security to monitor demonstrations, particularly in major cities. Transport disruptions will likely affect the vicinity of protest activity. Clashes between demonstrators and security forces cannot be ruled out, particularly if the protesters are disruptive or ignore any orders from police to disperse.
As a standard precaution, avoid any protest. Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent the vicinity of demonstrations and mitigate disruptions. If violence occurs, leave the area immediately and take shelter in a secure, nongovernmental building. Heed instructions from authorities.
