12 Jan 2022 | 12:15 PM UTC
Bulgaria: Demonstration against COVID-19 measures ongoing in Sofia Jan. 12
Demonstration against COVID-19 measures ongoing in Sofia, Bulgaria, Jan. 12; heightened security, localized disruptions likely.
Event
The opposition political party Vazrazhdane is leading protests against measures imposed to combat the spread of COVID-19 in Sofia Jan. 12. Activists are currently gathered outside the National Assembly building.
Additional police are deployed to monitor the action. Large crowds and associated security measures are prompting localized transport disruptions in the surrounding area; public transport services may be canceled or diverted. Isolated clashes between activists and police cannot be ruled out.
Advice
Avoid the demonstration as a routine security precaution and to mitigate associated disruptions. Heed instructions from security services and leave the area at the first sign of a confrontation. Allow extra time for travel in the surrounding area.
