10 Mar 2024 | 11:12 AM UTC
US: Activists plan to protest at defense summit in Seattle March 12
Activists plan to disrupt the Aerospace and Defense Supplier Summit in Seattle, W.A., US, March 12. Increased security, disruptions likely.
Activists plan to protest at the Aerospace and Defense Supplier Summit held in Seattle, W.A., March 12. The action is against US weapons manufacturers' supply of weapons to the Israel-Hamas conflict and other conflicts around the world. Protesters plan to gather at the Jim Ellis Plaza near the Seattle Convention Center from 12:00. The amount of participants the event may draw remains unclear.
Authorities will likely deploy an increased security presence near the protest site. Localized transport and business disruptions are likely. Clashes between activists and security services are possible should protesters be overly disruptive. Further protests are possible for the duration of the summit through March 14.
Avoid the protest. Plan for extra travel time near the affected area. Heed instructions from authorities. Depart the area at the first sign of a security disturbance.
