25 Jan 2024 | 08:47 AM UTC
UK: Activists to demonstrate in Edinburg Jan. 25
Political activists to protest near Scottish Parliament Building, Edinburgh, UK from 11:00 Jan. 25; possible localized disruptions.
Political and human rights activists will demonstrate in Edinburgh Jan. 25 denouncing the invitation of the Turkiye president to Edinburgh by Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf. Participants will gather on Canongate, in front of the Scottish Parliament Building around 11:00. Several hundred activists may attend the demonstration.
Authorities will likely probably deploy additional police to monitor the demonstration. The gathering and associated security measures could prompt localized disruptions. Violence is unlikely.
Avoid all protests as a routine security precaution. Prepare for some ground travel delays near the protest site.