21 Dec 2021 | 04:29 AM UTC
Guam: Activists to demonstrate outside Governor's Office in Hagatna, Guam, 16:00-18:00 Dec. 21
Activists to rally in front of the Governor's Office in Guam 16:00-18:00 Dec. 21 over water concerns. Localized disruptions possible.
Event
Civic group Prutehi Litekyan has called for a rally outside the Governor's Office in Hagatna the afternoon of Dec. 21. Supporters will gather on the field outside the office 16:00-18:00. Participation in the demonstration is unclear but could reach dozens to a few hundred people.
Authorities will almost certainly increase security for the gathering. The rally could prompt localized transport disruptions in the event of a larger turnout.
Context
Prutehi Litekyan announced the event in solidarity with residents affected by water contamination in Hawai'i, where alleged fuel seepage from a US Navy fuel reserve has contaminated the water. The group claims that Guam faces a similar threat due to the growth in US military facilities on the island, which has one water aquifer. The event could potentially draw out activists opposed to the US military build-up in Guam, boosting the turnout.
Advice
Exercise caution near the protest site. Plan for possible transport disruptions nearby. Heed all official transport and security advisories.
