19 Jan 2024 | 02:43 PM UTC
Switzerland: Activists plan to demonstrate in Geneva Jan. 23
Uyghur activists plan to protest at UN Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, morning of Jan. 23. Heightened security likely.
Activists affiliated with the World Uyghur Congress plan to protest at the UN Headquarters (Palais des Nations) in Geneva on the morning of Jan. 23. The demonstration coincides with a meeting by UN officials to review China's human rights record. Details about the event time and participation estimates remain unclear.
Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely near the protest site. Though unlikely, low-level confrontations between demonstrators and law enforcement officers cannot be ruled out.
Avoid the affected area as a standard precaution. Allow additional time if traveling near the UN Headquarters Jan. 23. Strictly heed all instructions from law enforcement officers. Immediately depart the area at the first sign that any security disturbance may occur.
