27 Nov 2024 | 12:48 PM UTC
Turkiye: Unionized workers plan protest in Ankara Nov. 30
Unionized public employees plan protest in Ankara, Turkiye, Nov 30. Increased security, localized disruptions likely.
Unionized public employees led by KESK union and affiliated organizations have plan to protest in Ankara, Nov. 30. The purpose of the action is to demand improved salaries ahead of the discussion for the following years' budget. The organizers planned transport for affiliated members to join from other major cities across Turkiye; several thousand participants are likely to attend the event. Although no starting time or location have been confirmed, participants are likely to gather in central Ankara from the morning and remain in the area until the late afternoon of Nov. 30.
Authorities will likely deploy robust security to monitor the gathering. Road travel and transport disruptions are likely across Ankara thorugh Nov. 30.
Avoid Ankara's central area thgouh Nov. 30 as a routine security precaution and to mitigate associated disruptions. Check local traffic conditions and public transport schedules for disruptions ahead of travel. Heed instructions from law enforcement officers. Immediately depart the area at the first signs of confrontation.
