The Korean Confederation of Trade Unions have scheduled to protest on 4 July in the Jung district of Seoul. At least 100,000 protestors are expected. The start time and duration have not yet been confirmed, but expect traffic delays in the area. Violent protests are uncommon in South Korea but not unheard of. A possibility for violence should not be ruled out.
On June 29th and 30th, lawyers’ associations have planned to protest in multiple cities to denounce the proposed legislation that is to alter the structure of bar associations in Turkey. On June 29th, protests have been confirmed in Antalya, outside the Antalya Museum at 1700 Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), and in Izmir, a march from the Ismir Mar Association Building to Kibris Sehitleri Caddesi at 1900 GMT. On June 30th, a protest has been confirmed in Istanbul, outside the Istanbul Palace of Justice at 1230 GMT.
The Unione Sindacale di Base (USB) has called for health workers in the public and private sectors to strike nationwide on July 2. An associated protest is planned for Rome at Piazza di Montecitorio starting at 10:30 local time. The action was called to protest increased privatization, and budget and staff cuts in the healthcare sector, amid other grievances.
Protests and counter-protests are planned over the removal of the Columbus Monument in Barcelona. Protests are set to occur on June 27 at 12:00 local time. High tension is expected between the groups leading to potential violence and inadvertent danger to bystanders. Security forces may attempt to enforce COVID-19 regulations and forcibly disperse crowds.
The annual pro-democracy march is scheduled to take place on 1 July. The march, which is unapproved by the police, will start off at Victoria Park at 1400 and move to Tim Mei Ave at 1500. The march is expected to have a large attendance. Violence is expected.
Severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, strong winds, hail, tornadoes and flooding are expected to hit Mexico through June 28. Power outages, heavy flooding and landslides in low lying areas are highly likely. Floodwaters and debris may make transportation and infrastructure unreliable or unaccessible.
The introduction of a new security law and legislation criminalizing insults to the Chinese national anthem has sparked protests around Hong Kong. A demonstration in Tamar Park has been rescheduled for July 3 at 19.00 local time.
Daily protests are scheduled across Sverdlovsk from June 23 to July 1 in response to President Vladimir Putin’s constitutional reforms. The protests are reportedly unauthorized and could result in incidental violence.
On June 28th the Pride Parade organized by the LGBTQ+ community will be held in Taipei’s Zhongzheng District. Local authorities will increase security due to possible anti-LGBTQ+ protesters. Expect many roadblocks and disruptions in travel.
SafeAbroad travelers should be aware that on June 27th there will be a Black Trans Lives Matter protest that will gather at Wellington Arch at 1400 local time and march down Downing Street at 1500.