Austria: Pro-refugee rally in Vienna August 9

Event

Sealift, an international pro-refugee organization, is planning to hold a vigil in Vienna on Thursday, August 9. The rally will be start at Schwedenplatz, starting at 18:00 (local time), before participants march to the Interior Ministry building. As of the evening of Tuesday, August 7, it is unclear how many people are expected to attend the vigil. Localized traffic disruptions are anticipated in the vicinity of the march.

Context

The vigil is being organized to condemn anti-refugee policies in Europe and the deaths of immigrants from Africa crossing the Mediterranean.

Advice

Individuals in Vienna are advised to avoid all demonstrations as a precaution and to expect traffic disruptions along the march route.