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Demonstration Alert: London (England), Planned Demonstrations in London on May 13 and 16, 2026

12 May, 2026
 

 

Location: London, United Kingdom

Planned demonstrations are expected in London on Wednesday, May 13 and Saturday, May 16.

U.S. citizens are encouraged to avoid areas of demonstrations and always exercise caution within the vicinity of demonstrations or if caught in a demonstration. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate to violence. Do not attempt to drive or walk through a demonstration. Road closures and transportation services may be impacted – U.S. citizens are encouraged to monitor local transportation information (such as Transport for London ) and coordinate travel routes accordingly.

Planned demonstrations include, but are not limited to:

Date: Wednesday, May 13
Demonstration: Kurdish Anti-Iranian Regime
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: U.S. Embassy
Number of participants: 100-200

Date: Saturday, May 16
Demonstration: “Unite the Kingdom”
Time: 10:00 a.m. – unknown
Location: Parliament Square > Whitehall > Trafalgar Sq.
Number of participants: 30,000+

Date: Saturday, May 16
Demonstration: “Stand Up to Racism”
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Israeli Embassy > Kensington Rd. > Trafalgar Sq. (from 2:30)
Number of participants: Unknown

Date: Saturday, May 16
Demonstration: Nakba Day (Palestinian Solidarity Campaign)
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Exhibition Rd. > Brompton Rd. > Knightsbridge > Piccadilly > St. James St. > Pall Mall
Number of participants: Unknown

Actions to Take:

Assistance:

U.S. Embassy London, United Kingdom
33 Nine Elms Lane
London, UK SW11 7US
+44 (0) 207-499-9000
from U.S.: 011 44 (0)20 7499-9000
SCSLondon@state.gov
https://uk.usembassy.gov/  

Consulate General Belfast
+44 (0) 28 9038-6100
ConsularBelfast@state.gov

U.S. Consulate General Edinburgh
+44 (0) 131 556-8315
EdinburghConsular@state.gov

State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
United Kingdom Country Information  

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