14 Feb 2024 | 01:32 PM UTC
Poland: Activists plan to demonstrate in Katowice from 15:00 Feb. 17
Activists plan to protest at Silesian Region's Regional Authority building in Katowice, Poland, 15:00 Feb. 17; heightened security likely.
Political activists plan to protest in front of the Silesian Region's Regional Authority building on Jagellonska Street in Katowice, from 15:00 Feb. 17. The action is to denounce the current Polish government's media reforms. Participants will likely remain in the area through the afternoon of Feb. 17. The amount of participants the event may draw remains unclear.
Authorities will likely deploy increased security to monitor the gathering. Localized road travel disruptions are likely near the demonstration site. Violence is not expected.
Avoid the protest as a standard precaution. Allow additional time if traveling near the affected area on Feb. 17. Heed all instructions from law enforcement officers. Immediately depart the area at the first sign that any security disturbance may occur.
