Incident Details
The Strike of the Angry and Movement of Eight Stars have called for protests in Warsaw, Katowice, Koszalin, Krakow, and Lublin on 7 August at 18:00 local time. The purpose of these demonstrations is to express dissatisfaction with the leadership and policies of the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party and frustration with the government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in Poland. While expectations for violence are generally low, the frustrated nature of the demonstrations may lead to escalation resulting in violence.
Traveler Safety
SafeAbroad travelers in Poland are advised to monitor any developments and avoid demonstrations. Travelers should also expect travel disruptions in the surrounding areas and plan alternate routes if possible.
