14
Mar 2024
16:50 UTC
Europe Tactical: Pro-LGBTQ+ rights demonstrations to be held in several cities regionwide on March 16; allot for disruptions
Current Situation
- Reports indicate the “All Out” pro-LGBTQ+ rights activist movement has called for protests in cities regionwide on March 16. The demonstrations are being held in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community in Russia amid Russia’s decision to designate the LGBTQ+ movement as “extremist” in November 2023.
- In Helsinki, Finland, a demonstration is slated to be held at the Russian Embassy at Tehtaankatu 1b from 12:00-15:00 (local time).
- In Helsinki, Finland, a demonstration is slated to be held at the Russian Embassy at Tehtaankatu 1b from 12:00-15:00 (local time).
- In Berlin, Germany, a demonstration is slated to be held at Pariser Platz from 12:00.
- In Berlin, Germany, a demonstration is slated to be held at Pariser Platz from 12:00.
- In Rome, Italy, a demonstration is slated to be held at the Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale di Roma from 11:00.
- In Rome, Italy, a demonstration is slated to be held at the Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale di Roma from 11:00.
- In London, UK, a demonstration is slated to be held at the Russian Embassy at 6/7 Kensington Palace Gardens from 14:00-16:00.
- In London, UK, a demonstration is slated to be held at the Russian Embassy at 6/7 Kensington Palace Gardens from 14:00-16:00.
Assessments & Forecast
- Based on social media engagement, the demonstrations are liable to witness turnouts ranging from the low dozens to low hundreds each, with the protest in London anticipated to draw the largest attendance.
- While the demonstrations are expected to transpire peacefully, a bolstered security presence is likely to be deployed in the vicinity of the protest locations as a security precaution and to monitor proceedings.
- Localized disruptions to both pedestrian and vehicular movement are anticipated in the vicinity of the protest locations during the slated timings.
Recommendations
Those operating or residing in the aforementioned cities in Europe on March 16 are advised to allot for travel-related disruptions in the vicinity of the protest locations during the slated timings.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Low
AFFECTED AREA
Europe
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Credible
Current Situation
- Reports indicate the “All Out” pro-LGBTQ+ rights activist movement has called for protests in cities regionwide on March 16. The demonstrations are being held in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community in Russia amid Russia’s decision to designate the LGBTQ+ movement as “extremist” in November 2023.
- In Helsinki, Finland, a demonstration is slated to be held at the Russian Embassy at Tehtaankatu 1b from 12:00-15:00 (local time).
- In Helsinki, Finland, a demonstration is slated to be held at the Russian Embassy at Tehtaankatu 1b from 12:00-15:00 (local time).
- In Berlin, Germany, a demonstration is slated to be held at Pariser Platz from 12:00.
- In Berlin, Germany, a demonstration is slated to be held at Pariser Platz from 12:00.
- In Rome, Italy, a demonstration is slated to be held at the Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale di Roma from 11:00.
- In Rome, Italy, a demonstration is slated to be held at the Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale di Roma from 11:00.
- In London, UK, a demonstration is slated to be held at the Russian Embassy at 6/7 Kensington Palace Gardens from 14:00-16:00.
- In London, UK, a demonstration is slated to be held at the Russian Embassy at 6/7 Kensington Palace Gardens from 14:00-16:00.
Assessments & Forecast
- Based on social media engagement, the demonstrations are liable to witness turnouts ranging from the low dozens to low hundreds each, with the protest in London anticipated to draw the largest attendance.
- While the demonstrations are expected to transpire peacefully, a bolstered security presence is likely to be deployed in the vicinity of the protest locations as a security precaution and to monitor proceedings.
- Localized disruptions to both pedestrian and vehicular movement are anticipated in the vicinity of the protest locations during the slated timings.
Recommendations
Those operating or residing in the aforementioned cities in Europe on March 16 are advised to allot for travel-related disruptions in the vicinity of the protest locations during the slated timings.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Low
AFFECTED AREA
Europe
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Credible
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