31 Aug 2017 | 10:56 AM UTC
Haiti: Sit-in protest near Parliament building August 31
Protesters to hold sit-in in front of the Parliament building in Port-au-Prince August 31; avoid the area
Event
A sit-in demonstration is set to be held in front of the Parliament building in the capital Port-au-Prince on Thursday, August 31. As with all protests in Haiti, there is a risk of violent outbreaks, including clashes between protesters and security forces.
Context
The demonstration has been called for by the Popular Democratic Forum (FODEM) umbrella organization to denounce the proposed 2017-2018 government budget.
Advice
Individuals in Port-au-Prince, and Haiti more generally, are advised to avoid all protests as a precaution.