01 Jun 2023 | 01:13 PM UTC
Poland: Opposition politicians to lead demonstration in central Warsaw June 4
Opposition politicians to lead demonstration in central Warsaw, Poland, June 4. Increased security, disruptions likely.
Event
Activists to demonstrate in central Warsaw on June 4 against high prices and government policies. Attendees will gather at 12:00 at Na Rozdrożu Square, then march via Aleje Ujazdowskie, Nowy Swiat, Krakowskie Przedmiescie, near the Presidential Palace, and will end at Sigismund's Column on Castle Square. The event is being led by former prime minister Donald Tusk. Attendance could reach into the thousands.
Additional police will deploy to facilitate and monitor the gathering. Increased security measures, including road closures and movement restrictions, will likely prompt transport and business disruptions throughout Warsaw; public transport services in affected areas could be canceled or diverted. The event is likely to be peaceful, but isolated skirmishes between participants and police cannot be ruled out.
Advice
Avoid all demonstrations as a general precaution. Heed instructions from security services. Check for transport disruptions and allow extra time for travel in Warsaw through June 4.
