Turkey: Farmers' protest in Sanliurfa Province on July 15

Event

Farmers are protesting along the road connecting Siverek, Karakeci, and Viransehir in Sanliurfa Province on July 15. The action is in response to persistent power outages in the area. Security personnel have deployed to the area.

Additional protests are likely in the area in the coming days. Further disruptions to road travel are likely. Confrontations between protesters and security personnel are possible if demonstrators ignore police orders to disperse.

Advice

Avoid all protests. Reconfirm the status of routes before departing. Do not travel though roadblocks until police have cleared them.