Protest

30
Aug 2021
8:43 UTC

Poland Tactical: Protest slated to take place outside German Embassy in Warsaw at 09:00 (local time) on September 1; allot for disruptions

Please be advised

  • According to reports, a protest is slated to take place outside the German Embassy located at 12/2 Jazdow Street in Warsaw at 09:00 (local time) on September 1. 
  • The demonstration is organized by multiple groups, including Straz Narodowa, Roty Mraszu Niepodleglosci, to call for reparations for damage caused between 1939-1945 during World War II.

Assessments

  1. Based on the mobilization capabilities of the groups involved, the demonstration is expected to witness a turnout ranging in the low hundreds.
  2. The protest is expected to transpire largely peacefully, although the potential for isolated scuffles remains. As such, a bolstered security presence can be expected in the vicinity of the German Embassy to monitor proceedings, as well as ensure compliance with COVID-19 social distancing guidelines. 
  3. Disruptions to pedestrian and vehicular traffic can be expected in the vicinity of the German Embassy from the morning hours onwards.

Recommendations

Those operating or residing in Warsaw on September 1 are advised to allot for disruptions to travel in the vicinity of the German Embassy from the morning hours onwards due to the planned protest.

COUNTRY RISK LEVEL Low
AFFECTED AREA Warsaw, Poland
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Credible

Please be advised

  • According to reports, a protest is slated to take place outside the German Embassy located at 12/2 Jazdow Street in Warsaw at 09:00 (local time) on September 1. 
  • The demonstration is organized by multiple groups, including Straz Narodowa, Roty Mraszu Niepodleglosci, to call for reparations for damage caused between 1939-1945 during World War II.

Assessments

  1. Based on the mobilization capabilities of the groups involved, the demonstration is expected to witness a turnout ranging in the low hundreds.
  2. The protest is expected to transpire largely peacefully, although the potential for isolated scuffles remains. As such, a bolstered security presence can be expected in the vicinity of the German Embassy to monitor proceedings, as well as ensure compliance with COVID-19 social distancing guidelines. 
  3. Disruptions to pedestrian and vehicular traffic can be expected in the vicinity of the German Embassy from the morning hours onwards.

Recommendations

Those operating or residing in Warsaw on September 1 are advised to allot for disruptions to travel in the vicinity of the German Embassy from the morning hours onwards due to the planned protest.

COUNTRY RISK LEVEL Low
AFFECTED AREA Warsaw, Poland
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Credible