04 Apr 2024 | 05:44 PM UTC
Hungary: Political activists to protest in Budapest, April 6; counterprotest planned /update 1
Political opposition to stage protest in central Budapest, Hungary, 15:00 April 6; counterprotest planned in Pest.
Two demonstrations are planned in Budapest on April 6. Political opposition activists plan to gather in Kossuth Square; 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, basing this prediction on attendance at a related demonstration on March 26.
Activists led by politician Aron Ecsenyi plan to gather at the intersection of Cutvoelgyi and Zirzen Janka streets from 15:00 April 6 for a counterprotest denouncing Peter Magyar. It is unclear how many participants will attend this gathering; however, it will likely be significantly smaller than the demonstration at Kossuth Square.
Authorities will likely deploy increased security to monitor the gatherings. Participants in the Kossuth Square demonstration could march in the city center, causing significant disruptions to road travel and transport. Limited confrontations between demonstrators and law enforcement officers could occur.
Avoid the demonstration sites 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 areas. Immediately depart the area at the first sign that any security disruption may occur.
