20 May 2022 | 12:48 PM UTC
Turkey: Opposition party plans to rally in Maltepe, Istanbul, May 21
Main opposition party plans political rally in Maltepe, Turkey, at 18:00 May 21. Heightened security, localized disruptions likely.
Event
The opposition Republican People's Party (Cumhuriyet Halk Partisi, CHP) is planning a political rally at the Maltepe Event Area in the Orhangazi City Park in Maltepe, Istanbul at 18:00 May 21. Hundreds to several thousand people are likely to attend the rally.
Heightened security is likely in the area during the event. Large crowds and associated security measures, including possible road closures and movement restrictions, will likely result in localized transport disruptions in the surrounding area. Clashes are possible, especially if attendees ignore police orders to disperse.
Advice
Avoid the rally as a routine security precaution and to mitigate associated disruptions. Heed instructions from security services and leave the area at the first sign of a confrontation. Check for disruptions and allow extra time for travel in the affected area May 21.
