15 Mar 2024 | 01:55 PM UTC
Belgium: Activists to march in Brussels, March 15
Activists to march through central Brussels, Belgium, from 18:00 March 15. Heightened security, transport disruptions likely.
Activists plan to march through central Brussels from 18:00-21:00 March 15. The purpose of the demonstration is to denounce alleged police violence. Participants will gather at Place du Congres/Congresplein before marching to Nouveau Marche aux Grains/Nieuwe Graanmarkt. It is unclear exactly what path participants will take or how many participants will attend. Authorities suggest that members of the public avoid the following areas:
Botanique/Kruidtuin
Boulevard Albert II/Albert II-Iaan
Dansaert
De Brouckere
Jacqmain
Place du Nord/Noordplein
Rue de Brabant/Brabantstraat
Rue Royale/Koningsstraat
Vierge Noise/Zwarte Lieve Vrouwestraat
Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely along the march route. Confrontations between demonstrators and law enforcement officers or frustrated motorists cannot be ruled out.
Avoid the demonstration areas as a standard precaution. Allow additional time if traveling near march route. Strictly heed all instructions from law enforcement officers. Immediately depart the area at the first sign that any security distrubance may occur.
