16 Jul 2022 | 09:27 AM UTC
France: Yellow Vest activists to stage three protest marches in Paris July 19
Yellow Vest activists to stage three protest marches in Paris, France, July 19; heightened security and localized disruptions likely.
Event
Activists affiliated with the Yellow Vests (Gilets Jaunes) movement plan to stage three protest marches in Paris July 16. The purpose of the action is to protest various grievances, including COVID-19 vaccine mandates, the rising cost of living, and international issues, among other matters. The following events are planned:
14:00: March from Place Franz Liszt to Place Mireille-Havet. Participants are expected to disperse at around 19:00.
14:00: March from Place de la Bastille to Place de la Nation.
14:30: March from Place Denfert Rochereau to Bataillon du Pacifique. Participants are expected to disperse at around 19:00.
Activists may gather one to two hours in advance at gathering locations.
It remains unclear how many participants each event may draw. Nevertheless, authorities will almost certainly deploy additional police to monitor the demonstrations. Localized transport and business disruptions are likely. The Parisian public transportation operator RATP has warned of disruptions on select bus services due to several protests scheduled from 14:00. Violence cannot be discounted, especially if protesters are overly disruptive or ignore police orders to disperse.
Advice
Avoid the protests. Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent the marches. If violence erupts nearby, immediately depart the area and seek shelter in a secure, nongovernmental building. Heed all instructions from local authorities.
