Incident Details
Environmental activists with the Rise Up for Change movement are planning a protest in Bern on 6 August. Protesters will gather from 12:30-16:30 local time at Munsterplatz. Hundreds of people are anticipated at the demonstration. This event is the culmination of a week of events targeting the Swiss financial industry.
Traveler Safety
SafeAbroad travelers are advised to avoid protest areas. Travelers should maintain enhanced situational awareness during transit and plan travel routes in advance. Contact your program leaders if you have questions. Monitor the incident via local sources.
