14 Jan 2024 | 01:46 PM UTC
Germany: Activists from different groups are protesting in Berlin Jan. 14
Various activist groups are marching and protesting in central Berlin, Germany, Jan. 14; increased security likely, confrontations possible.
Various activist group are staging demonstrations in central Berlin as of the afternoon of Jan. 14.
The demonstrations impact different areas of the city, including:
"Memorial procession for Rosa Luxemburg and Karl Liebknecht": Started at 10:00 and affecting the Rudigerstrasse/Gudrunstrasse area. Several thousand people are likely participating.
"For Democracy and the Rule of Law in Turkey": Started at 11:00 and affecting the Oranienplatz area; participation remains unclear.
"100 days of captivity of the Israeli hostages": March from Gleimstrasse to Am Lustgarten, started at 13:00; participation remains unclear.
"Defend Democracy": Started at14:00 and affecting Pariser Platz; several hundred people are likely participating.
All demonstrations will likely impact vehicle traffic and public transport until late Jan. 14; Authorities will likely deploy additional law enforcement officers to monitor the gatherings. Limited confrontations between local residents, demonstrators and police might occur.
Avoid the demonstrations areas as a standard precaution. Allow additional time if traveling near a protest or on major roadways into affected areas. Strictly heed all instructions from law enforcement officers. Immediately depart the area at the first sign that any security disturbance may occur.
