Protests denouncing the government’s Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 are likely to last until July 9 nationwide. Protests are likely in major cities such as Metro Manila and Cebu City. Demonstrators previously gathered at multiple university campuses and may also march or motorcade in city centers. Transportation is expected to be impacted or delayed.
Russia is encountering an unusually dry season and will experience sporadic wildfires until the end of September. These wildfires can lead to evacuations, road closures, and ground transport diversions. The resulting smoke can irritate eyes, the respiratory system, and worsen chronic heart and lung diseases.
Members of the ‘Yellow Vests’ movement have called for countrywide protests on July 4. In Paris, participants are scheduled to meet at 11:30 local time in front of Levallois-Perret Town Hall before marching to Gare du Nord. In La Roche-sur-Yon. Protesters will gather at 14:00 local time at the Centre Hospitalier Departemental Vendee. Additional protests are likely to occur in other unannounced cities outside of other government buildings.
The political party, Brothers of Italy, have scheduled a protest for 4 July. The protest will take place at Piazza del Popolo in Rome. Local authorities have permitted a maximum of 2,000 protestors. Expect traffic delays and the possibility of violence as is common with protests in Rome.
Through July 3, orange- and red-level warnings for thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, strong winds, and tornadoes across the country have been issued. Flooding and landslides are possible due to heavy rainfall. High possibilities of power outages and transportation disruptions exist, including delays and cancellations of flights and trains.
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.