07 Oct 2022 | 03:49 PM UTC
Europe: Activists likely to stage further protests against the Iranian government in major cities through mid-October
Activists likely to stage further protests against Iranian government in major European cities through mid-October. Avoid protests.
Event
Further rallies in support of protesters in Iran are likely in Western European cities, including Berlin, Vienna, London, The Hague, and Paris, through mid-October. Activists are likely to gather outside Iranian embassies and other cultural sites, as well as in prominent public squares and city centers. Dozens to a few hundred participants are likely to gather at each site.
Heightened security and some localized road travel delays are likely near protest sites. Confrontations may occur between demonstrators and the police.
Context
Related protests have occurred in several cities since late September; most of the protests have been peaceful. Several people were arrested in Oslo on Sept. 29 after activists attempted to access the Iranian Embassy compound.
Advice
Avoid the protests as a routine security precaution. Expect some travel delays and disruptions in the immediate vicinity of the protest sites. Follow local travel and security advice. In the event of violence, withdraw from the area.
