10 Dec 2019 | 11:26 AM UTC
Senegal: Protest scheduled in Dakar December 13
Civil society group to protest electricity tariffs in Dakar on December 13; heightened security presence and localized transportation disruptions likely
Event
The Nio Lank civil society group has called for a protest in Dakar on Friday, December 13, to denounce the increased price of electricity and demand the release of an activist arrested on Friday, November 29, in a related protest. Participants are due to meet at 16:00 (local time) at Place de la Nation and later march towards a roundabout located in front of the Senegal Radio and Television (RTS).
A heightened security presence and localized transportation disruptions are to be expected along the march route.
Advice
Individuals in Dakar are advised to monitor developments, avoid all protests and demonstrations as a precaution, anticipate a heightened security presence and localized transportation disruptions, and adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.
