09 Jun 2020 | 05:14 AM UTC
Czech Republic: Nationwide demonstrations planned for June 9
The Million Moments for Democracy (MCHD) movement has called for demonstrations in urban centers nationwide on June 9 to call for the resignation of Prime Minister Andrej Babiš; associated disruptions expected
Event
The Million Moments for Democracy (MCHD) movement has called for nationwide protests on Tuesday, June 9, to demand the resignation of several senior government officials, including Prime Minister Andrej Babiš. The largest protest is scheduled to take place in Prague starting in the Old Town Square at 18:00 (local time). Other protest locations and times were not immediately announced, but similar demonstrations are expected to take place in urban centers nationwide.
A heightened security presence and localized traffic disruptions are anticipated around all demonstration sites.
Advice
Individuals in the 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.
