23 May 2023 | 11:03 AM UTC
Netherlands: Climate activists to protest in The Hague from 12:00 May 27
Climate activists to block A12 highway in The Hague, Netherlands, from 12:00 May 27; increased security, disruptions likely.
Event
Climate activist group, Extinction Rebellion, plans to protest in The Hague on May 27 to denounce the impact of fossil-fuel subsidies on the economy and environment. Attendees will gather on Utrechtsebaan (A12 Highway) at the Bezuidenhoutseweg-Prins Clauslaan intersection near The Hague Central Station from 12:00; protesters plan to block the road temporarily. The demonstration is likely to attract several hundred activists.
Authorities will likely deploy additional police to monitor the gathering and possibly intervene in case of clashes that might occur between protesters and travelers on the road. Localized transport disruptions are likely in the area.
Advice
Avoid the demonstration to mitigate associated disruptions. Avoid using the A12 Highway upon entering and leaving The Hague on May 27. Check travel advisories and allow for extra travel time in the area. Heed instructions from authorities.
