26 Sep 2019 | 06:33 AM UTC
Czech Republic: Countrywide student-led opposition protests September 28
A student opposition group has called for countrywide protests on September 28; heightened security presence and localized transportation disruptions expected
Event
The Million Moments for Democracy student opposition group has called for countrywide protests on Saturday, September 28, on Czech Statehood Day to demand the resignation of several senior government officials including Prime Minister Andrej Babiš. In Brno, participants plan to gather at 17:00 (local time) at Malinovského Náměstí and then march to Náměstí Svobody. Organizers have scheduled several other demonstrations in major urban areas around the country.
A heightened security presence and localized transportation disruptions are expected near all protest sites.
Context
The Million Moments for Democracy student group has held several protests throughout Czech Republic demanding the resignation of several government officials, particularly Prime Minister Andrej Babiš. Around 250,000 people gathered at protests on June 23 and August 21.
Advice
Individuals in Czech Republic 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.
