France: Activists to protest against National Rally political party congress in Paris Nov. 5

Event

Several activist groups plan to protest against the right-wing political party National Rally's party congress in Paris Nov. 5. Protest participants will gather at Place Mohammed V from 16:00; attendance will likely be in the hundreds. The protest is approximately 500 meters (1,640 feet) from the National Rally congress venue at the Maison de la Mutualite.

Police will likely deploy to monitor the protest and keep rival activist groups apart. The protest and related security measures, including possible road closures and movement restrictions, will likely prompt localized disruptions in the affected area. Isolated clashes are possible should protesters and National Rally supporters come into contact. Bystanders are unlikely to be directly targeted in any violence but would face an indirect threat of harm.

Advice

Avoid the protest as routine security precaution and to mitigate the impact of 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 Nov. 5.