09 Jun 2023 | 06:48 PM UTC
Serbia: Activists protest against gun violence in Belgrade June 9
Activists rally in Belgrade, Serbia, June 9 to denounce gun violence. Increased security, localized disruptions likely.
Event
The "Serbia Against Violence" (Srbija protiv nasilja) organization is protesting in Belgrade on the evening of June 9 to denounce two recent mass shootings in Serbia. Participants gathered in front of the National Assembly, where speeches took place, before marching along a 3 km (1.8 miles) circuit in the city center to the government building. This is the sixth demonstration in recent weeks to demand a stop to the promotion of violence in Serbian media and the resignation of the government ministers involved in the country's security.
The event is attracting several thousand people; and increased law enforcement. Clashes between demonstrators and police cannot be ruled out. Transport disruptions are likely to continue near the demonstration.
Advice
Avoid the demonstration as a routine security precaution and to mitigate the personal impact of any associated disruptions. Heed instructions from security services and leave the area at the first sign of a confrontation. Allow extra time for travel in the area through the evening of June 9.
