21 Nov 2024 | 02:29 PM UTC
Asia-Pacific: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf to protest in several cities across the region Nov. 24
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf to protest in several cities across Asia-Pacific region on Nov. 24. Tight security, transport disruptions likely.
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party plans to hold protests in several cities across the Asia-Pacific region on Nov. 24 to demand the release of the imprisoned PTI leader and former Prime Minister Imran Khan, among many issues. The amount of participants the events may draw remains unclear. Planned protest sites include:
Australia
Canberra: Corner of London Circus and Northbound Avenue from 11:00.
Melbourne: Protest march from Federation Square to Parliament House from 14:00.
Perth: Yagan Square from 13:00.
Sydney: Town Hall from 13:00.
Japan
Tokyo: United Nations offices from 15:00; organizers have not announced which offices will be affected.
New Zealand
Auckland: Atoea Square from 12:00.
South Korea
Changwon: Outside the Taj Mahal restaurant from 17:00.
Additional demonstrations are likely to occur across the region on Nov. 24. Potential protest sites include government buildings, thoroughfares, public squares, and sports venues. Authorities will likely monitor any demonstration that occur. Localized transport disruptions are likely, especially if demonstrators march alongside roads. Clashes between police and protestors cannot be ruled out. Associated business disruptions are possible.
Avoid the protests as a standard precaution. Plan for localized transport disruptions. Use alternative routes to circumvent protest sites. Leave the area immediately at the first sign of any security disturbance. Heed all official security and transport advisories.
