Demonstrations Today in Leipzig, Germany

A demonstration is expected in several areas in the city of Leipzig against COVID-19 restrictions. The last protest in Leipzig drew about 20,000 people and some violence occurred. Police were criticized for not taking enough action. Today police are in place with water cannon and other riot control measures.

Counterprotests are expected which brings the risk of confrontations and clashes.

Advice

Always minimize safety risks by avoiding all areas of civil unrest.

References

https://www.thelocal.de/20201121/how-germanys-anti-mask-movement-is-drawing-strange-bedfellows https://www.lvz.de/Leipzig/Lokales/Demo-in-Leipzig-heute-Liveticker-zum-Anti-Corona-Protest-zwei-Wochen-nach-Querdenken https://www.ruptly.tv/en/events/202011211300-LIVE5428-Anti-lockdown-demo-hits-Leipzig--counter-demos-expected Last updated:2021-03-07T04:04:17.306581Z

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