11 Oct 2019 | 07:58 PM UTC
Hungary: Demonstration scheduled in Budapest October 12
Syria-related demonstration scheduled in Budapest on October 12; heightened security and localized transportation disruptions expected
Event
Activist groups have called for a demonstration to take place in Budapest on Saturday, October 12, to raise awareness of the situation in northeastern Syria. Participants are expected to gather in front of the US Embassy between 16:15 and 17:00 (local time).
A heightened security presence and localized transportation disruptions are to be expected near the protest site.
Context
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced on October 5 that Turkey will launch a military operation in northeastern Syria in an attempt to expel Syrian Kurdish (People's Protection Units; YPG) forces from the Turkish border. Erdoğan stated that the air and ground operations will extend 30 km (19 mi) into Syria's northeastern border. Turkey considers the YPG to be a terrorist organization linked to the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) group in Turkey.
Advice
Individuals in Budapest are advised to monitor the situation, avoid all protests and demonstrations, anticipate a heightened security presence and transportation disruptions, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.
