04 Mar 2023 | 12:13 AM UTC
DRC: Activists plan to stage demonstration in Bukavu March 4
Civil society group calls for demonstration at French Institute in Bukavu, DRC, starting at 08:00 March 4; traffic disruptions likely.
Event
Activists associated with the Civil Society of South Kivu organization have called for a demonstration at the French Institute in Bukavu 08:00-10:00 March 4. The purpose of the protest is to denounce alleged French influence in the country and the insecurity in the country's eastern regions. The event coincides with the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron in Kinshasa. It was not immediately clear how many participants the event may draw.
Authorities will almost certainly deploy an increased security presence to the area as a precaution. Localized traffic disruptions are likely. Confrontations between demonstrators and police cannot be ruled out.
Advice
Avoid the demonstration as a precaution. Plan for traffic disruptions and allow additional time to reach nearby destinations. If violence breaks out, leave the area and take shelter in a secure, nongovernmental building. Monitor local media for updated information. Heed all official security and traffic advisories.
