Demonstration Alert: U. S. Consulate General Milan, February 16, 2019

Event: Approximately 2,000 participants will gather for a national demonstration against the re-opening of an expulsion center CPR for illegal immigrants (Centro di Permanenza per il Rimpatrio) in Via Corelli, Milano.
This demonstration is scheduled for Saturday, February 16, 2019 between 3:00pm and 7:00pm.

Location: A demonstration/march will begin at Piazza Gabrio Piola along the following route and ending at Piazza Leonardo da Vinci, Milan, Italy. The route will follow Via Gran Sasso, Viale Abruzzi, Piazzale Loreto, Via Padova, Via Predabissi, Piazza Durante, Via Casoretto, Via Teodosio, passing in front of the Stazione Lambrate, proceeding along Via Pacini, returning to Piazza Gabrio Rosa and ending in Piazza Leonardo da Vinci. (please see map below)

Actions to Take:

  • Monitor the local media for updates
  • Avoid the areas in the vicinities noted
  • Exercise caution if in the vicinity of any large gathering or protest

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