14 Oct 2022 | 01:33 PM UTC
Australia: Protests against Iranian government planned in Melbourne and Newcastle Oct. 15
Protests against Iranian government planned in Melbourne and Newcastle, Australia, Oct. 15. Increased security likely; skirmishes possible.
Event
Activists plan to rally in Melbourne and Newcastle in support of ongoing anti-government protesters in Iran. Groups have announced the following protest locations and times:
Melbourne: March from Federation Square to Parliament House, 12:00
Newcastle: Foreshore Park, 11:30
Organizers may also call for protests in other cities. The largest gatherings are likely in major cities and towns, where dozens to a couple of hundred people may gather. Likely protest sites include government buildings and public squares. Protesters may also march along roadways.
Security personnel will likely monitor protests and may try to break up especially disruptive gatherings. Skirmishes between protesters and police are possible. Localized transport disruptions are likely along roadways on and near the march route in Melbourne. Protests and resultant security responses may prompt localized transport disruptions in Newcastle and any other cities where protests occur.
Advice
Avoid protests due to possible clashes. If violence breaks out, leave the area immediately. Follow all security personnel instructions. Allow additional travel time near gatherings.
