Greece: Migrant rights activists plan to protest in Piraeus Aug. 28

Event

Migrant rights activists plan to protest in Piraeus, in the greater Athens metropolitan area Aug. 28 to denounce Greek immigration policy. Participants plan to gather at Piraeus train station from 19:30 before marching to the port. Attendance will likely be in the hundreds.

Authorities will deploy additional security personnel to police the action. Large crowds and associated security measures, including possible movement restrictions, will likely prompt localized business and transport disruptions. Isolated clashes between police and activists cannot be ruled out; security services could resort to riot control measures such as tear gas and water cannon against unruly crowds. While bystanders are unlikely to be directly targeted in any violence they would face an indirect threat of physical harm.

Advice

Avoid the protest 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 the affected area the evening of Aug. 28.