04 Dec 2021 | 11:16 AM UTC
Belgium: Firefighters protesting in central Brussels Dec. 4
Firefighters protesting COVID-19 compulsory vaccination in central Brussels, Belgium, Dec. 4. Localized disruptions reported.
Event
Firefighters are protesting in central Brussels Dec. 4 to denounce mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations. Traffic disruptions have been reported on the R20 road; participants have marched along Avenue des Arts near Madou and Arts-Loi subway stations. The event is proceeding peacefully at the time of writing. The event is slated to end at around 14:00.
An increased security presence and localized disruptions are likely to persist until the protest ends. Skirmishes with security forces cannot be ruled out.
Advice
Avoid the protest as a routine security precaution and to mitigate associated disruptions in the affected area Dec. 4.
