France: Activists plan pro-migration rallies nationwide, Dec. 16-18

Event

Anti-racism and pro-migrant activists plan to rally nationwide, Dec 16-18, to mark International Migrants' Day on Dec. 18. Events are planned in 25 towns and cities. The largest rallies are likely to occur in the areas below:

• Bordeaux: 14:00 Dec. 18 at Place de la Victoire

• Lille: 14:00 Dec. 18 at Place de la Republique

• Lyon: 14:30 Dec. 17 at Place Bellecoeur

• Marseille: 13:00 Dec. 18 at Porte d'Aix

• Paris: 11:00 Dec. 18 at Porte de la Chapelle

• Strasbourg: 14:00 Dec. 17 at Place de l'Etoile

• Toulouse: Dec. 18 (time and place not confirmed).

A complete list of events is available by clicking here. Likely attendance at the various events is unclear. Local authorities are likely to deploy police to monitor and facilitate the demonstrations. Security cordons and associated road closures may lead to localized travel disruptions. Violence is not expected at the events, although heightened tension is possible in the presence of any potential counter-protestors.

Advice

Avoid all protests as a routine security precaution. In the event of violence, withdraw from the area.