Turkey: Security forces attempt to disperse protesters in Kadikoy area of Istanbul Oct. 26

Event

Security forces have attempted to disperse protesters that gathered in front of the Sureyya Opera House in the Kadikoy area of Istanbul on the evening of Oct. 26. The purpose of the gathering was to denounce the arrest of the President of the Turkish Medical Association, Sebnem Korur Fincancı who was arrested for publicly accusing the Turkish military of using chemical weapons against Kurdish fighters in northern Iraq.

Localized road closures and traffic disruptions are likely near the demonstration site over the coming hours. Further clashes between police and protesters are possible.

Advice

Avoid the protest as a standard precaution and to mitigate potential disruptions. Plan for ground travel delays near the Sureyya Opera House through Oct. 26. Leave the area at the first sign of a confrontation.