02 Feb 2023 | 03:23 PM UTC
Croatia: Croatian Journalists' Association plan to stage protest march in Zagreb from 12:00 Feb. 5
Croatian Journalists' Association to protest in Zagreb, Croatia, from 12:00 Feb. 5. Protesters will march to Saint Mark's Square.
Event
The Croatian Journalists' Association (CJA) plans to stage a protest march in Zagreb Feb. 5. Protesters will gather from 12:00 at Journalists' House and, from 13:00, proceed to Saint Mark's Square to hold a rally. The purpose of the protest is to voice concerns regarding the circumstances surrounding the death of journalist Vladimir Matijanic and demonstrate dissatisfaction with the government's handling of the case. Hundreds of people are likely to participate in the event.
Police will likely deploy to monitor the protest. Large crowds and associated security measures will likely prompt localized transport disruptions in the surrounding area. The protest is likely to be peaceful, though isolated clashes between police and protesters cannot be ruled out.
Context
Vladimir Matijanic died Aug. 5, 2022, due to severe complications caused by COVID-19. There are accusations of negligence with his treatment, but a Ministry of Health investigation found no errors with the medical care he received.
Advice
Avoid protest sites as a precaution and to mitigate disruptions. Heed instructions from authorities. Leave the area at the first sign of confrontation. Allow extra travel time near protest sites on Feb. 5.
