Taiwan: Activists plan protest march in Zhonghe District, Taipei, Feb. 6 to condemn Myanmar coup

Event

Activists plan to stage a protest march in Zhonghe District, Taipei, Feb. 6 to condemn the recent military coup in Myanmar. Participants will gather at Lane 50, Huaxin Street starting at 1000 before marching to the nearby Hwa Hsia University of Technology. The event probably will not draw excessively large crowds.

The protest march will prompt localized ground transport disruptions. Authorities will likely close nearby roadways to facilitate the event. Police will deploy to monitor the rally as a precaution. While significant violence is unlikely, minor clashes cannot be ruled out.

Advice

Avoid the assembly point and march route as a precaution. Plan for ground transport disruptions in the affected area. Seek updated information on roads in the area and allow additional time to reach nearby destinations.