12 Jan 2020 | 07:04 AM UTC
Belgium: Uighur-solidarity protest due in Brussels January 12
Activists schedule a demonstration in Brussels on January 12, in solidarity with the Uighurs; heightened security presence and localized transportation disruptions expected
Event
Activists have called for a protest in Brussels on Sunday, January 12, in solidarity with the Uighurs facing persecution in China. Participants plan to gather at 13:00 (local time) at the Gare Centrale.
A heightened security presence and localized transportation disruptions are possible near the protest site.
Advice
Individuals in Brussels are advised to monitor the situation, avoid all protests as a precaution, anticipate localized transportation disruptions, and adhere to any instructions issued by local authorities.