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Overseas Security Advisory Council Bureau of Diplomatic Security U.S. Department of State
Location: Vingis Park, Vilnius
Event: A demonstration called the “Family Defense March” is planned for Saturday, May 15, between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. The event will take part in Vingis Park and it is expected to draw up to 10,000 people.
The demonstration is expected to be peaceful and the Vilnius police are aware and taking precautions. However, even peaceful demonstrations can become confrontational and escalate quickly.
Actions to Take with Demonstrations:
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