11 Oct 2019 | 07:57 AM UTC
Czech Republic: Climate activists schedule protests October 11
Climate activists schedule multiple protests in Prague on October 11; transportation disruptions expected
Event
Extinction Rebellion (XR) activists have scheduled multiple protests in Prague for Friday, October 11. First, from 08:00 to 09:00 (local time) and again at 17:00 to 18:00, participants will hold a series of seven-minute road blocks across Prague. The locations have not been disclosed, though will likely take place in the city center.
Protesters will also hold a demonstration outside the energy company CEZ's headquarters from 14:00 to 15:00.
Later, another gathering will take place at the Old Town Square from 16:00 to 17:00.
Associated transportation disruptions are to be expected in the vicinity of each demonstration.
Context
The Extinction Rebellion environmental group has organized disruptive protests around the world since November 2018 to demand increased action to address climate change issues. XR is holding a series of international protests as of the week of Monday, October 7.
Advice
Individuals in Prague are advised to monitor developments, avoid all protests and demonstrations, budget for additional travel time, prepare for associated disruptions to transportation and business, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.