17 Apr 2019 | 11:15 PM UTC
Azerbaijan: Opposition parties to rally in Baku April 20
Opposition parties to hold a rally in Baku on April 20; heightened security measures and localized transportation disruptions likely
Event
Opposition parties Azerbaijani Popular Front Party (APFP) and the National Council for Democratic Forces (NCDF) have called for a rally in Baku on Saturday, April 20, to demand various governmental reforms. Supporters will gather at the Mehsul stadium in the Yasamal district from 15:00 (local time). As of Wednesday, April 17, it is unclear if local authorities have authorized the rally. A heightened security presence and localized transportation disruptions are to be expected in the vicinity of the event.
Advice
Individuals in Baku are advised to monitor the situation, avoid all protests as a precaution, and avoid discussing sensitive political topics in public or on social media platforms.
