Italy: Activists to stage demonstration in central Rome May 18

Activists plan to demonstrate in support of transgender rights in Rome on May 18. The march will depart from Piazzale Ostiense at 14:30, cross Via della Piramide Cestia, and proceed along Piazza Albania, Viale Aventino, Via del Circo Massimo, and Via della Greca before arriving at Piazza Bocca della Verita. Rome's public transport provider has warned that certain bus lines in the vicinty of the protest route are likely to be disrupted. The amount of participants the event may draw remains unclear.

Local authorities will likely deploy additional police and heightened security to facilitate the demonstration. Transport disruptions are likely near the affected area. The demonstration will likely pass off peacefully.