Protest

25
Sep 2021
11:30 UTC

USA Tactical: Protest in solidarity with Haitian immigrants to be held from 16:00 (local time) at BLM Plaza in Washington, DC on September 26; allot for disruptions

Please be advised

  • Reports indicate that multiple activist groups, including the DC Democratic Party and the National Action Network, among others, are scheduled to stage a protest in Washington, DC on September 26.
  • Participants are expected to gather from 16:00 (local time) at the Black Lives Matter Plaza in solidarity with Haitian immigrants who are currently camped at the US border. The protest will terminate at 18:00.

Assessments

  1. Based on the mobilization capacity of the groups involved, the demonstration is likely to witness turnouts in the mid-to-high hundreds.
  2. The demonstration is likely to transpire largely peacefully, without major instances of unrest. Regardless, a bolstered security presence is expected to be deployed in the vicinity of the protest location to monitor proceedings and compliance with COVID-19 regulations.
  3. Significant disruptions to pedestrian and vehicular traffic are anticipated in the vicinity of the BLM Plaza from the afternoon hours onwards.

Recommendations

Those operating or residing in Washington, DC on September 26 are advised to allot for disruptions to travel in the vicinity of the BLM Plaza from the afternoon hours onwards.

COUNTRY RISK LEVEL Low
AFFECTED AREA Washington, DC, USA
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Credible

Please be advised

  • Reports indicate that multiple activist groups, including the DC Democratic Party and the National Action Network, among others, are scheduled to stage a protest in Washington, DC on September 26.
  • Participants are expected to gather from 16:00 (local time) at the Black Lives Matter Plaza in solidarity with Haitian immigrants who are currently camped at the US border. The protest will terminate at 18:00.

Assessments

  1. Based on the mobilization capacity of the groups involved, the demonstration is likely to witness turnouts in the mid-to-high hundreds.
  2. The demonstration is likely to transpire largely peacefully, without major instances of unrest. Regardless, a bolstered security presence is expected to be deployed in the vicinity of the protest location to monitor proceedings and compliance with COVID-19 regulations.
  3. Significant disruptions to pedestrian and vehicular traffic are anticipated in the vicinity of the BLM Plaza from the afternoon hours onwards.

Recommendations

Those operating or residing in Washington, DC on September 26 are advised to allot for disruptions to travel in the vicinity of the BLM Plaza from the afternoon hours onwards.

COUNTRY RISK LEVEL Low
AFFECTED AREA Washington, DC, USA
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Credible