22 Dec 2022 | 09:35 AM UTC
Maldives: Opposition Progressive Party of Maldives plans to rally in Male Dec. 23
Opposition Progressive Party of Maldives plans to gather at Carnival Area in Male, Maldives, from 20:30 Dec. 23. Tight security likely.
Event
The opposition Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) plans to hold a rally at the Carnival Area in Male from 20:30 Dec. 23. Several dozen to a few hundred people will probably join the demonstration.
Security personnel will likely monitor the event and may disperse the gathering if it is especially disruptive. Localized transport disruptions are possible near the venue, especially if supporters hold marches or motorcades towards the site. Clashes between police and participants may occur.
Advice
Avoid the rally as a precaution. Plan for possible travel delays in the affected area Dec. 23. If clashes break out nearby, immediately depart the area and seek shelter at a secure, non-government building. Heed all security and traffic advisories.