02 Jan 2025 | 10:11 AM UTC
France: Activists plan to protest in Marseille Jan. 5
Political activists plan to demonstrate at Porte d'Aix in Marseille, France, from 14:00 Jan. 5. Increased security likely.
Political activists affiliated with several organizations plan to gather and protest at Marseille's Porte d'Aix from 14:00 Jan. 5. The gathering aims to denounce the imprisonment of Georges Abdallah and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Organizers call for a region-wide presence in Marseille; several hundred to more than a thousand people are likely to participate.
Authorities will likely deploy increased security to monitor the protest. Localized road travel and transport disruptions are likely near the gathering site through the afternoon of Jan. 5.
Avoid all demonstrations as a standard precaution. Consider alternative routes and modes of transport to mitigate disruptions. Strictly heed all instructions from law enforcement officers.
