28 May 2021 | 01:16 PM UTC
Slovenia: Anti-government activists to protest in central Ljubljana, May 28
Anti-government protest to take place in central Ljubljana, Slovenia, May 28; localized disruptions likely, clashes possible.
Event
Anti-government activists are planning to protest in central Ljubljana, May 28 to call for early elections. Participants are likely to gather outside government buildings and central squares, including Republic Square, Congress Square, and Preseren Square, from approximately 17:00.
Attendance could reach the low thousands. Large crowds and associated security measures will likely prompt public transport disruptions in the city center. Authorities could divert public transport in affected areas. Current COVID-19 measures in Slovenia restrict public gatherings; authorities could attempt to disperse demonstrators who fail to observe COVID-19 restrictions. Isolated clashes between demonstrators and police are possible.
Advice
Avoid all protest locations as a routine security precaution and to mitigate related disruptions. Heed instructions from authorities and leave the area at the first sign of any confrontation. Check public transport schedules and local traffic conditions for disruptions before travel. Allow extra time to reach destinations in central Ljubljana on the evening of May 28.
