30 Dec 2024 | 02:13 PM UTC
Turkiye: Activists to protest at Galata Bridge, Istanbul, Jan. 1
Political activists plan to protest at Galata Bridge, Istanbul, Turkiye, 08:30 Jan. 1. Increased security, localized disruptions likely.
Political activists affiliated with over 300 organizations plan to gather in protest at Galata Bridge, Istanbul, from 08:30 Jan. 1. Participants aim to denounce the Israeli military in the conflict in the Middle East. Attendees will likely disrupt road traffic near Galata Bridge for several hours through the morning of Jan. 1. Several thousand people will likely participate.
Authorities will likely deploy increased security to monitor the rally. Road closures and transport disruptions are likely near the protest site. Limited confrontations between law enforcement officers and demonstrators cannot be excluded.
As a standard precaution, avoid all protest activity. Allow additional time if traveling near Galata Bridge early Jan. 1. Strictly heed all instructions from law enforcement officers. Immediately depart the area at the first sign that any security disturbance may occur.
