13 Dec 2024 | 07:06 PM UTC
Germany: Activists conducting protest march in Hamburg Dec. 13
Activists marching from Glockengiesserwall to Sternschanze Station in Hamburg, Germany, as of evening Dec. 13. Transport disruptions likely.
Activists are marching from Glockengiesserwall to Sternschanze Station in Hamburg as of the evening of Dec. 13. The purpose of the demonstration is to denounce police violence. The march was scheduled to leave Glockengiesserwall at 19:30. Protest organizers estimated that approximately 400 people would participate in the march. Police have cautioned that some demonstrators may engage in violence.
Police are deploying along the march route and implementing road closures to facilitate the procession. Associated road transport disruptions are likely. Clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement officers cannot be ruled out. Rail disruptions are possible near Sternschanze Station in the event of clashes.
Avoid the protest as a standard precaution. Allow additional time if traveling in central Hamburg. Strictly heed all instructions from law enforcement officers. Immediately depart the area at the first sign that any security disturbance may occur.
