Australia: Religious processions commemorating Ashura ongoing in multiple cities July 17

Religious processions to commemorate Ashura are ongoing in several cities across Australia July 17. A few hundred people will likely attend each event. Details of known rallies are as follows:

• Brisbane, Queensland State: Queens Gardens 12:00
• Melbourne, Victoria State: Participants gathered at Treasury Gardens at 11:30 and are heading to Parliament House and Spring Street
• Perth, Western Australia State: Langley Park to Kings Park 09:00
• Sydney, New South Wales State: St James Station 08:00

Authorities will heighten security along procession routes and around gathering locations. Localized transport disruptions are possible, especially if participants occupy or march along nearby roads. While the gatherings will probably remain peaceful, minor scuffles between pa