19 Sep 2020 | 08:51 AM UTC
Germany: Demonstrators set to gather in Dusseldorf on September 19
Demonstrators set to gather in Dusseldorf on September 19 to protest COVID-19 restrictions; localized disruptions likely
Event
Demonstrators are set to gather in Dusseldorf on Saturday, September 19, to protest against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) related restrictions in the country. Protesters will reportedly gather at 14:30 (local time) at Johannes Rau Platz. They are to march to Burgplatz before returning to Johannes Rau Platz.
A heightened security presence, as well as localized transportation disruptions, are expected in the vicinity of the demonstrations.
Advice
Those in Dusseldorf are advised to monitor developments, avoid protests and demonstrations as a precaution, anticipate a heightened security presence and localized transportation disruptions around protest sites, and adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.