01 Feb 2019 | 04:21 AM UTC
Switzerland: Climate change activists to demonstrate across country Feb. 2
Climate change activists to demonstrate in cities across Switzerland February 2; traffic disruptions expected
Event
Climate change activists are planning to demonstrate in several cities across Switzerland from 15:00 to 17:00 (local time) on Saturday, February 2. Cities in which related marches are planned include Bern, Fribourg, Zürich, Lucerne, Geneva, Delémont, Neuchâtel, Biel/Bienne, Solothurn, Basel, St. Gallen, Bellinzona, and Lausanne. A heightened security presence and localized traffic disruptions are to be expected in affected cities.
Advice
Individuals in affected cities in Switzerland are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid all protests and demonstrations as a precaution, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.
