08 Jan 2020 | 11:38 AM UTC
Spain: Pro-Kurdish protest scheduled in Barcelona January 9
Pro-Kurdish protest planned in Barcelona January 9; heightened security presence and localized transportation disruptions likely
Event
The Lluita Internacionalista civil society group has called for a protest in Barcelona, on Thursday, January 9, to commemorate individuals who died during previous confrontations with the Turkish military. Participants plan to gather at 11:30 (local time) in front of the Turkish consulate.
A heightened security presence and localized transportation disruptions are to be expect near the protest site.
Advice
Individuals in Barcelona are advised to avoid all demonstrations as a precaution, to monitor developments to the situation, anticipate localized transportation disruptions, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.