03 Jun 2022 | 08:25 AM UTC
Mali: Women's rights activists demonstrating in Bamako June 3
Women's rights activists gathering in Bamako, Mali, as of 08:00 June 3. Heightened security, localized transport disruptions likely.
Event
Women's rights activists are demonstrating in Bamako June 3 to denounce violence against women. Participants gathered from 08:00 at the Monument de la Paix before marching to the Justice Ministry. Attendance may reach the low hundreds.
Increased security and localized road and public transportation disruptions are likely near the gathering locations and along the march route. While the event is expected to pass peacefully, skirmishes may occur if police forces disperse the protest forcibly.
Advice
Avoid the vicinity of the affected areas over the coming hours and allow additional time to reach destinations in Bamako. If violence breaks out, leave the area immediately, and take shelter in a secure, nongovernmental building.
