09 Oct 2020 | 09:05 AM UTC
France: Demonstrations scheduled nationwide October 10
Demonstrators to gather nationwide on October 10 over controversial bioethics bill; avoid all protests as a precaution
Event
Demonstrations are scheduled to take place nationwide on Saturday, October 10, to denounce a controversial bioethics bill. Reports indicate that rallies will likely occur in the following locations (all times local):
- Place Vendome in Paris from 15:00
- Place Bellecour in Lyon (Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region) from 14:45
- Place du Salin in Toulouse (Occitanie region) from 14:00
- Place Massena in Nice (Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur region) from 15:30
A heightened security presence and localized travel disruptions should be anticipated in the vicinity of the event. Rallies are likely to occur in other locations across the country and all gatherings will be well attended.
Advice
Those in France are advised to monitor developments, avoid large gatherings as a precaution, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.
