17 Aug 2019 | 11:16 PM UTC
US: Hong Kong solidarity protest in Washington, DC August 18
Demonstration in solidarity with protesters in Hong Kong to take place in Washington, DC on August 18; heightened security presence and localized transportation disruptions expected
Event
Activists will reportedly stage a demonstration in Washington, DC on Sunday, August 18, in solidarity with protesters in Hong Kong. Participants plan to hold the protest at Lafayette Square starting at 14:00 (local time).
A heightened security presence and localized transportation disruptions are expected around all protest sites.
Advice
Individuals in Washington, DC are advised to monitor developments, avoid all protests and demonstrations as a precaution, and anticipate a heightened security presence and localized business and transportation disruptions around protest sites.
