02 Apr 2024 | 12:12 PM UTC
Hungary: Political activists to protest in Budapest, April 6
Political opposition to stage protest in central Budapest, Hungary, 15:00 April 6; increased security, transport dirsuptions likely.
Political opposition activists plan to gather in Kossuth Square, Budapest, on April 6; participants, led by Hungarian politician Peter Magyar will gather from 15:00 at the protest site to denounce Hungarian government officials amidst an ongoing corruption scandal. Magyar claims that tens of thousands of people will likely participate, based on a previous demonstration that took place on March 26.
Authorities will likely deploy increased security to monitor the gathering. Groups of participants could march in the city center, causing significant disruptions to road travel and transport. Limited confrontations between participants and law enforcement officers could occur.
Avoid the demonstration site as a standard security precaution. Exercise caution in central Budapest on April 6. Heed instructions from authorities. Plan for localized road travel delays near the affected area. Immediately depart the area at the first sign that any security disruption may occur.
