07 Mar 2019 | 05:39 AM UTC
Mozambique: Unauthorized women’s march planned March 8
Women’s group plans to hold march in Maputo on March 8 despite government refusing permission; heightened security measures expected
Event
The Women’s Forum civil society organization is planning to hold a rally in the capital Maputo on Friday, March 8, to commemorate International Women’s Day. While the authorities have not granted the Women’s Forum permission to hold the event, the group had vowed to carry out the demonstration. The march is expected to begin at Paz Square at 07:00 (local time) before participants march to Independence Square. Heightened security measures and localized traffic disruptions are expected around the event. Security forces may use force to disperse the demonstrators.
Advice
Individuals in Maputo are advised to monitor the situation, avoid all protests and demonstrations as a precaution, and obey all instructions issued by the local authorities.
