05 Mar 2023 | 09:42 AM UTC
Turkey: Activists to demonstrate in several cities on March 5 to mark International Women's Day
Activists to demonstrate in several Turkish cities on March 5 to mark International Women's Day; increased security and disruptions likely.
Event
Women's rights activists will stage demonstrations in several cities on March 5 to mark International Women's Day. Organizers have confirmed actions at the following times and locations:
Ankara: Sakarya Caddesi, 16:00
Istanbul: Kadikoy Iskele Meydani, 15:00
Adana: Ataturk Park, 14:00
Manisa: Manolya Meydani, 17:00
Further protests are possible in additional towns and cities throughout Turkey on March 5. Attendance will vary by location but will reach into the thousands at larger actions. Additional police will likely deploy to all demonstrations. Large crowds and associated security measures could prompt localized disruptions, including possible road closures and movement restrictions. Most demonstrations are likely to pass off peacefully, though isolated clashes between police and protesters cannot be ruled out.
Advice
Avoid all demonstrations 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 demonstration areas March 5.
