24 Dec 2022 | 07:00 AM UTC
France: Kurdish activists plan to demonstrate in multiple cities Dec. 24
Kurdish activists plan to demonstrate in multiple cities across France Dec. 24. Heightened security likely. Clashes possible.
Event
The Kurdish Democratic Council of France (CDK-F) civil society group has called for demonstrations in multiple cities across France Dec. 24. The actions are in response to the fatal shooting of three alleged Kurdish activists in Paris the previous day. Protest leaders claim the shooting is a state-sponsored act, though police are investigating the attack as a potential hate crime. Organizers have announced the following demonstrations:
Paris: Place de la Republique at 12:00
Bordeaux: Place de la Bourse at 13:00
Lille: Place de la Republique at 14:00
Toulouse: Metro Jean Jaures at 15:00
Additional actions are likely in other urban centers nationwide. Hundreds to several thousand people could participate in each gathering. Heightened security, as well as localized business and transport disruptions, are likely near any demonstrations. Clashes between police and protesters are possible; officers deployed tear gas against activists during spontaneous gatherings near the shooting site in Paris Dec. 23.
Advice
Avoid the protests due to possible clashes. Plan for localized business and transport disruptions near demonstration venues. Seek alternative routes and allow additional time to reach destinations. Heed instructions of authorities. if clashes occur, leave the area immediately and seek shelter in a secure, nongovernmental building.
