25 Sep 2024 | 02:33 PM UTC
Switzerland: Pro-immigration activists plan a protest march in central Bern, Sept. 28
Pro-immigration activists to demonstrate in central Bern, Switzerland, from 14:00 on Sept. 29. Increased security likely.
Pro-immigration activists plan to march from Schutzenmatteplatz to Bundesplatz in central Bern from 14:00 on Sept. 29 to campaign for open borders and improved rights for immigrants. Based on previous events, several hundred participants are likely to attend. Counter-protesters may target the demonstration.
Authorities will likely deploy additional security personnel to monitor the gathering; localized road and public transportation disruptions are likely near the protest location. Heightened tension is possible between rival groups of demonstrators.
Avoid the demonstration as a standard precaution. Heed the advice of security personnel. Allow additional time if traveling through the affected area Sept. 28.
