19 Dec 2019 | 06:36 AM UTC
Turkey: March in support of Uighurs due in İstanbul December 20
NGO plans a march in İstanbul on December 20, in support of the Uighurs in China; heightened security presence and localized transportation disruptions expected
Event
A Turkish NGO is planning a march in İstanbul on Friday, December 20, in support of the Uighurs facing persecution in China. Participants plan to gather at 19:30 (local time) at Fatih Mosque, and then march to Beyazit Square.
A heightened security presence and localized transportation disruptions are expected along the march route.
Advice
Individuals in İstanbul are advised to monitor the situation, avoid all protests as a precaution, anticipate localized transportation disruptions, and adhere to any instructions issued by local authorities.
