Turkey: Demonstration reported outside Swedish Consulate in Istanbul Jan. 21. Further protest possible

Event

Additional protests outside the Swedish Consulate in Istanbul and the country's Embassy in Ankara remain possible over the coming days. A demonstration occurred outside Sweden's diplomatic mission in Istanbul over the burning of the Quran by a far-right activist from Denmark on Jan. 21, who received authorization from Swedish police to protest outside Turkey's Embassy in Stockholm. The incident comes amid recent anti-Turkey demonstrations in Sweden. In response, the Turkish government has canceled a planned visit by Sweden's Defense Minister.

Security personnel will likely deploy to monitor any protests that may materialize over the coming days. Localized road travel disruptions are likely near all protest sites. Significant violence is unlikely.

Advice

Avoid all protests as a precatuion. Heed the directives of local security personnel.