18 Dec 2021 | 08:49 AM UTC
Albania: Protest in Tirana, Dec. 18
Protest near the Pallati i Kongreseve in Tirana, Albania Dec. 18. Avoid all demonstrations.
Event
The US Embassy in Albania has warned of a protest in Tirana, Dec. 18. The political gathering starts at 11:00 near the Palace of Congresses (Pallati i Kongreseve). Demonstrators may march in surrounding streets during the event.
Security forces will almost certainly deploy to monitor the gathering. Localized ground travel delays are likely near the protest. Confrontations between police and protesters are possible if demonstrators ignore police orders to disperse or if they are overly disruptive.
Advice
Avoid the protest as a standard precaution. Plan for localized ground travel delays. Heed the directives of local officials.
