16 Dec 2021 | 11:34 AM UTC
Turkey: Unionized public sector workers to rally in Izmir and Diyarbakir Dec. 18, and Ankara and Istanbul Dec. 19
Public sector workers in Turkey to rally in Izmir and Diyarbakir Dec. 18, and Ankara and Istanbul Dec. 19. Increased security likely.
Event
The Confederation of Public Sector Workers' Unions (KESK) plans to stage rallies in major urban centers nationwide Dec. 18 and 19. The gatherings, which are likely to be well-attended, are detailed below:
Dec. 18
Diyarbakir: Istasyon Square, 13:30
Izmir: Gundogdu Square, 13:30
Dec. 19
Ankara: Tandogun Square (Anadolu Square), 13:30
Istanbul: Kartalli Kazim Square, 13:00
Authorities will almost certainly deploy increased security in the vicinity of each of the announced gatherings on affected days. While the actions will probably remain mostly peaceful, confrontations between activists and police remain possible, particularly if authorities deem the demonstrators to violate COVID-19-related restrictions concerning public assembly. Localized traffic disruptions are likely near protest locations.
Advice
Avoid all rally locations at the specified times and dates due to possible clashes. Allow extra time to reach destinations in the vicinity of the venues while the demonstrations are taking place. Heed the instructions of local security personnel.
