Australia & New Zealand Tactical: Protests to commemorate second anniversary of Iran’s Mahsa Amini slated in Sydney, Auckland on September 15; allot for disruptions
Current Situation:
- In Australia, a demonstration by pro-democracy activists is slated to be held at Town Hall Square in Sydney at 16:00 (local time) on September 15.
- The protest has been organized to commemorate the second anniversary of the death of Iranian activist Mahsa Amini allegedly by the Iranian morality police.
Source: Instagram
- In Australia, a demonstration by pro-democracy activists is slated to be held at Town Hall Square in Sydney at 16:00 (local time) on September 15.
- The protest has been organized to commemorate the second anniversary of the death of Iranian activist Mahsa Amini allegedly by the Iranian morality police.
Source: Instagram
- In New Zealand, a similar protest is slated at the Ponsonby Community Hall in Auckland 17:00 on the day.
Source: Instagram
- In New Zealand, a similar protest is slated at the Ponsonby Community Hall in Auckland 17:00 on the day.
Source: Instagram
Assessments & Forecast:
The anticipated turnout for the planned protests in Australia and New Zealand is expected to range from the mid-to-high dozens, based on the issue’s traction on social media and its emotionally charged nature. The protests are expected to proceed peacefully given their pro-democratic focus and the absence of any direct challenge to the respective governments. Participation may increase if additional support is mobilized from like-minded individuals and activists. Authorities are expected to enhance security measures, including deploying additional personnel near the protest sites, to monitor crowds, prevent any disturbances, and mitigate traffic disruptions. Consequently, disruptions to vehicular and pedestrian movement are anticipated in the areas surrounding the protest locations in Auckland and Sydney on September 15.
Recommendations:
Those residing in Sydney and Auckland on September 15 are advised to allot for travel disruptions in the vicinity of the aforementioned sites due to the slated protests.
Current Situation:
- In Australia, a demonstration by pro-democracy activists is slated to be held at Town Hall Square in Sydney at 16:00 (local time) on September 15.
- The protest has been organized to commemorate the second anniversary of the death of Iranian activist Mahsa Amini allegedly by the Iranian morality police.
Source: Instagram
- In Australia, a demonstration by pro-democracy activists is slated to be held at Town Hall Square in Sydney at 16:00 (local time) on September 15.
- The protest has been organized to commemorate the second anniversary of the death of Iranian activist Mahsa Amini allegedly by the Iranian morality police.
Source: Instagram
- In New Zealand, a similar protest is slated at the Ponsonby Community Hall in Auckland 17:00 on the day.
Source: Instagram
- In New Zealand, a similar protest is slated at the Ponsonby Community Hall in Auckland 17:00 on the day.
Source: Instagram
Assessments & Forecast:
The anticipated turnout for the planned protests in Australia and New Zealand is expected to range from the mid-to-high dozens, based on the issue’s traction on social media and its emotionally charged nature. The protests are expected to proceed peacefully given their pro-democratic focus and the absence of any direct challenge to the respective governments. Participation may increase if additional support is mobilized from like-minded individuals and activists. Authorities are expected to enhance security measures, including deploying additional personnel near the protest sites, to monitor crowds, prevent any disturbances, and mitigate traffic disruptions. Consequently, disruptions to vehicular and pedestrian movement are anticipated in the areas surrounding the protest locations in Auckland and Sydney on September 15.
Recommendations:
Those residing in Sydney and Auckland on September 15 are advised to allot for travel disruptions in the vicinity of the aforementioned sites due to the slated protests.
