28 Nov 2022 | 09:05 AM UTC
Belgium: Police unions will lead a protest march in Brussels, Nov. 28
Unionized police to march through Brussels, Belgium, from 10:00 Nov. 28. Increased security, localized disruptions likely.
Event
Unionized police will march through Brussels Nov. 28 to denounce violence against the police and demand more severe actions against perpetrators of such violence. The demonstration will proceed from Boulevard du Roi Albert II, near Brussels-North Station, starting at 10:00, and conclude with a rally at the intersection of Rue de la Loi and Avenue des Arts at around 14:00. The march will traverse central areas of the capital, prompting numerous road closures, including roads near Brussels-Central Station, as well as the E-40-Center Tunnel and the Montgomery Tunnel. Attendance is unclear, but participants could number in the low thousands.
Authorities will likely deploy additional security forces to monitor and facilitate the event. Large crowds and related security measures will almost certainly prompt localized traffic disruptions. Some public transport services, including trams and buses, might be delayed, diverted, or canceled. Violence is not anticipated.
Advice
Avoid the demonstration as a routine security precaution and to mitigate associated disruptions. Check public transport schedules and local traffic conditions for disruptions before beginning journeys; allow extra time to reach destinations in the city center on Nov. 28. Heed instructions from security services.
