Italy: Demonstration in Turin on December 8 /update 1

Event

Civil society groups have called for a demonstration to be held in Turin on Saturday, December 8. According to organizers, the rally is being held to protest a proposed Turin-Lyon high-speed railway project. Demonstrators are expected to rally at 14:00 (local time) at Piazza Statuto. A heightened security presence and associated transportation disruptions are expected in the vicinity of the demonstration.

Advice

Individuals in Turin are advised to avoid any demonstration as a precaution.