Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy, Bratislava, Slovakia, April 15, 2018

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Location: There is a demonstration planned for Námestie SNP in Bratislava and in the main square of Humenné.

Event: A demonstration is planned for Sunday, April 15, 2018 beginning at 16:00 to 18:00 to protest against the National Police Chief and Special Prosecutor.  A crowd in the thousands is expected to attend the protest to be held at Námestie SNP and the main square of Humenné.

Roads in the area around Bratislava’s Staré Mesto (Old Town) will be closed and public transportation will also stop during the planned time of the protest.

Actions to Take:

  • Avoid downtown Bratislava and Humenné
  • Avoid demonstrations
  • Avoid crowds
  • Monitor local news for developments
  • Be aware of your surroundings

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