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31 Aug 2019 | 10:27 AM UTC

Denmark: Protest planned outside US Embassy in Copenhagen September 2

Protest planned outside US Embassy in Copenhagen September 2; heightened security presence and localized traffic disruptions expected

Warning

Event

As many as 3000 protesters are expected to participate in a demonstration outside the US Embassy in Copenhagen on Monday, September 2. Participants will reportedly march from the US Embassy to Christiansborg Palace. Related protests are scheduled to take place in Blågårds Plads and King's New Square. The groups will protest various US government policies.

A heightened security presence and localized traffic disruptions are to be expected near all demonstrations.

Advice

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