12 Sep 2023 | 09:46 AM UTC
Romania: Unionized police officers protesting in Revolutionary Square in Bucharest, Sept. 12
Unionized police officers protesting in Revolutionary Square, Bucharest, Romania, Sept. 12. Disruptions likely; avoid area.
Event
Unionized law enforcement officers are protesting in Bucharest on Sept. 12. Participants are currently outside the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Revolutionary Square. The organizers, the National Union of Police Officers and Contractual Staff (SNPPC), are demanding better working conditions, legal protection, and pay. The duration of the protest is unclear.
Heightened security is likely in the area during the protest action. The protest is likely to result in short-term localized road travel disruptions. Violence is not anticipated.
Advice
Avoid the protest as a standard precaution. Plan for localized ground travel delays. Heed the instructions of officials.