01 Dec 2024 | 11:01 AM UTC
UK: Activists to stage protest march London Dec. 1
Activists to march from Trafalgar Square to Whitehall in London, UK, Dec. 1 to denounce recent police operation at Kurdish Community Centre.
Activists plan to stage a protest march from Trafalgar Square to Whitehall beginning at 13:00 on Dec. 1. Upon reaching Whitehall, demonstrators plan to hold a demonstration and associated speeches near the Ministry of Defence building. The purpose of the action is to denounce a recent counterterrorism operation at the local Kurdish Community Centre and several related arrests.
Authorities will almost certainly maintain a heightened security presence in the vicinity of the protest march over the coming hours. Transport and business disruptions will likely affect locations subject to protest activity and increased security. Law enforcement officers may close local roads on short notice. Confrontations between protesters and police cannot be ruled out.
Avoid the protest as a precaution. Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent the vicinity of the demonstration and any related disruptions. Allow extra time for travel in North London. Adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.
