06 Jun 2020 | 10:36 PM UTC
Poland: Protest against COVID-19 measures scheduled for June 7 in Lublin
Protest scheduled in Lublin against COVID-19 related restrictions on June 7; avoid the area
Event
A protest against the restrictions imposed by the Polish government to curb the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) disease is scheduled to occur in Lublin (Lublin province) on Sunday, June 7. Reports state that protesters will gather at 17:00 (local time) at plac Litewski, with related gatherings also planned in other urban centers. Although the demonstration is expected to pass peacefully, confrontations between protesters and police cannot be ruled out.
Travelers should anticipate a heightened security presence and localized travel disruption in the vicinity of the protest.
Advice
Individuals in Lublin, as well as those in other urban centers, are advised to monitor developments, avoid all protests as a precaution, and adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.