12 Oct 2023 | 08:14 PM UTC
UK: Pro-Palestinian activists to stage protest march in central London starting at 12:00 Oct. 14
Pro-Palestinian activists to march from the BBC building in central London, UK, Oct. 14. Increased security likely; clashes possible.
Event
Several pro-Palestinian activist groups plan to hold a protest march in central London on Oct. 14. Demonstrators will assemble at the BBC Headquarters at Portland Place beginning at 12:00. The purpose of the gathering is to condemn the government of Israel. It remains unclear how many participants the event may draw. Organizers have not announced a specific march route or destination; however, the march will probably conclude by 15:30.
Authorities will almost certainly deploy increased security in the vicinity of the BBC Headquarters and along any march route for the duration of the demonstration. Security-related transport disruptions are possible. Although the gathering will probably remain largely peaceful, low-level clashes cannot be ruled out if activists from rival groups attempt to stage counter-protests nearby.
Advice
Avoid the area of the BBC Headquarters during the afternoon of Oct. 14 as a precaution. Heed the instructions of local security personnel. Allow extra time to reach destinations along the march route; leave the area at the first sign of any security disturbance.
