Portugal: Demonstration planned in Lisbon April 19

Event

Activists are planning to stage a demonstration in Lisbon over recent events in Syria at 18:00 (local time) on Thursday, April 19. Protesters are expected to gather in the Chiado area of the city at Largo de Camões. A heightened security presence and localized transportation disruptions are possible in the vicinity of the demonstration.

Context

The United States, United Kingdom, and France launched joint strikes targeting the Syrian regime in the early hours of April 14 in response to the alleged chemical attack carried out by the Syrian government in Douma on April 7. The suspected chemical attack killed at least 70 people and wounded hundreds of others. Syria and Russia have denied that chemical weapons were used.

Advice

Individuals in Lisbon are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid all related demonstrations and gatherings as a precaution, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.