31 May 2022 | 12:24 PM UTC
Western Europe: Activists in Germany, Netherlands, and the UK plan rallies to mark anniversary of Turkey's 2013 Gezi Park protests May 31; June 4 in France
Activists in German, Dutch, and British capitals plan Gezi Park solidarity protests May 31; June 4 in France. Increased security likely.
Event
Activists and members of the Turkish diaspora plan to hold rallies in several Western European capital cities on May 31 and June 4 to commemorate the anniversary of Turkey's 2013 Gezi Park protests. Planned events include:
May 31
London, UK: Rally at IAKM Culture Center on Clarendon Road from 15:00.
Amsterdam, Netherlands: Rally in Dam Square from 19:00.
Berlin, Germany: Rally in Oranienplatz from 19:00.
June 4
Paris, France: Rally in Jardin Villemin from 16:00.
Attendance at each event will vary, but will likely be in the low- to mid-hundreds. Authorities will likely deploy additional police to monitor the gatherings. Related security measures could lead to localized transport disruptions. Violence is not anticipated.
Advice
Avoid all demonstrations as a routine security precaution and to mitigate associated disruptions. Heed instructions from security services and leave the area at the first sign of a confrontation. Check for disruptions and allow extra time for travel in protest affected areas.
