Turkey: Protests in Besiktas, Istanbul, the evening of April 2

Event

Activists plan to protest in Besiktas, Istanbul, from 18:30 April 2 in opposition to the government's withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention (Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence). Protesters will gather at the Besiktas Iskelesi (Besiktas Pier). Hundreds of people may participate in the gathering.

Heightened security is likely in the impact area during the protest. Clashes between protesters and the police are possible if demonstrators ignore police orders to disperse. Ground travel delays are likely on routes leading to and from and in the vicinity of the protest area, through the evening April 2.

Advice

Avoid the protest as a standard precaution. Plan for ground travel delays in Besiktas through the evening April 2.