Polish PM rules out ban on independence march

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said the annual nationalist march in Warsaw will not be banned despite the shooting in Krakow. He said talks of a possible ban were misinformation. The procession is traditionally held on November 11 on Independence Day.

Tusk appealed to participants to avoid aggression and respect police officers who provide security. He also asked that counter-manifestations be abandoned so as not to complicate the maintenance of order on the streets of Warsaw. The Prime Minister expects responsibility and meaningful behavior.

The Independence March is held annually by nationalist movements. In previous years, the procession was often accompanied by excesses and violations of order. Warsaw has not yet changed its security plans.

On Saturday evening in the center of Krakow unknown opened fire from a passing car. Police reported six dead and 16 wounded, including police officers. The attacker was detained, he was injured and is in hospital.