Norway: Activists clash with counter-protesters during rally commemorating Eritrean Indepedence in Bergen, Sept. 2

Event

Activists clashed with counter-protesters during a rally commemorating Eritrean Independence in central Bergen, Sept. 2. Local authorities have confirmed that counter-protesters threw bottles and stones at attendees of the rally. At least 100 people were involved in the incident, and one person has been injured. Police have closed streets In the area and are responding to the incident.

Increased police deployments and heightened security measures will likely result in local road traffic and business disruptions. Disturbances may continue for several hours as the situation is brought under control.

Advice

Avoid the area. Allow for extra time to travel in Bergen. Follow local security and travel advice.