18 Jun 2022 | 11:34 AM UTC
Lithuania: Protests near Parliament in Vilnius through June
Protests scheduled near Parliament in Vilnius, Lithuania, through June. Localized disruptions are likely.
Event
The US Embassy in Lithuania has indicated that the Lithuanian Family Movement will protest in Vilnius through June. The purpose of the gathering is to protest against various decisions made by the government. Protesters will gather near Parliament June 20, 21, 22, 23, 27 and 28 from 09:00-19:00. The main event is scheduled June 21. The Vilnius City Municipality has approved the events. The demonstrator numbers are capped at 3,000 people.
Security forces will almost certainly deploy to monitor and manage the gatherings. Localized ground travel delays are likely. Police may close nearby roads to facilitate protesters' gathering and movement. Clashes are unlikely.
Advice
Avoid the protests as a standard precaution and to mitigate likely ground travel delays. Plan for road travel delays in and near the protest area. Heed instructions from the security forces. If any violence erupts nearby, immediately depart the area and seek shelter at a non-government building.
