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Several detained in protests against Türkiye's airstrikes in northern Syria, Iraqi Kurdistan

Several detained in protests against Türkiye's airstrikes in northern Syria, Iraqi Kurdistan

The police did not allow demonstrations and battered the protesters. In three cities, governors issued demonstration bans.

21 November 2022

Diyarbakır Governor’s Office bans meetings, demonstrations for 10 days

Diyarbakır Governor’s Office bans meetings, demonstrations for 10 days

Citing the Law 2911 on Meetings and Demonstrations, the Governor’s Office of Diyarbakır has banned all events such as outdoor-indoor protests and hunger strikes.

Women to hold March 8 Feminist Night March in the face of governor’s ban

İSTANBUL

Women to hold March 8 Feminist Night March in the face of governor’s ban

The İstanbul Governor’s Office has banned the 20th Feminist Night March along the İstiklal Avenue in Beyoğlu district on March 8 International Women’s Day. Women have announced that they will still hold the march.

Demonstrations, events banned in Turkey’s Hakkari for 15 days

Demonstrations, events banned in Turkey’s Hakkari for 15 days

The Governor’s Office of Hakkari has announced that events and demonstrations such as protest marches, press statements and sit-in protests have been banned in the province for a period of 15 days.

3 February 2022

Events, demonstrations banned in Dersim ‘due to COVID-19’

Events, demonstrations banned in Dersim ‘due to COVID-19’

Demonstrations and events are banned in Turkey’s eastern province of Dersim by frequently repeated bans of the governor’s office.

10 January 2022

NGOs protest 1,800-day demonstration ban in Van province

NGOs protest 1,800-day demonstration ban in Van province

A group of non-governmental organizations including bar associations and medical chambers have released a joint statement and protested the ban on events and demonstrations that has been in effect in Turkey’s eastern province of Van for 1,800 days.

28 October 2021

All events, demonstrations banned in Dersim for 15 days

All events, demonstrations banned in Dersim for 15 days

With the pandemic cited as the reason, the Governor’s Office has banned all events and demonstrations to be held outdoors in Dersim for 15 days.

26 October 2021

Detained during assistant physicians’ protest in Van, Yaviç and Çiçek released

RÜMEYSA ŞEN COMMEMORATED

Detained during assistant physicians’ protest in Van, Yaviç and Çiçek released

Van-Hakkari Medical Chamber Chair Hüseyin Yaviç and Human Rights Foundation of Turkey (TİHV-HRFT) Representative Sevim Çiçek were taken into custody when they wanted to make a press statement about the death of Dr. Şen.

26 October 2021

Reason for demonstration ban in Mardin: ‘Musa Anter’

AHEAD OF COMMEMORATION

Reason for demonstration ban in Mardin: ‘Musa Anter’

In its statement about the 15-day demonstration ban in the southeastern province, the Governor’s Office of Mardin has said that journalist Musa Anter, who was assassinated in Diyarbakır in 1992, will be commemorated.

20 September 2021

Peace Day bans in İstanbul and Eskişehir

Peace Day bans in İstanbul and Eskişehir

Ahead of the events to be held on the occasion of September 1 World Peace Day, the Sub-Governor’s Office of Bakırköy and the Governor’s Office of Eskişehir have banned meetings and protest marches for 5 and 15 days respectively.

1 September 2021

Demonstration ban in Van extended for another 15 days

Demonstration ban in Van extended for another 15 days

In effect since November 21, 2016, the ban on protests and demonstrations in eastern Van province has been extended by the governor’s office one more time.

Demonstrations and events banned in Van

Demonstrations and events banned in Van

The Governor’s Office of Van has announced that protest marches and public protest meetings have been banned in the province for 15 days.

Demonstration ban in İkizdere amid resistance against stone quarry

Demonstration ban in İkizdere amid resistance against stone quarry

The Governor’s Office of Rize has banned meetings and demonstrations in İkizdere, citing “public order” as the reason for the ban.

5-year demonstration ban in Van extended again

5-year demonstration ban in Van extended again

The Governor’s Office of Turkey’s eastern province of Van has once again banned public protest meetings and marches for another 15 days.

Bans on May Day celebrations due to pandemic

Bans on May Day celebrations due to pandemic

Governors of Kocaeli and Denizli have banned the celebrations.

Demonstration ban in Hakkari ahead of Newroz

Demonstration ban in Hakkari ahead of Newroz

The Governor’s Office of Turkey’s eastern province of Hakkari has banned events and demonstrations such as protest marches, sit-ins, press statements and opening stands for a period of 15 days.

Soylu says ‘no tolerance’, Governor’s Office bans demonstrations

PROTEST AGAINST APPOINTED RECTOR

Soylu says ‘no tolerance’, Governor’s Office bans demonstrations

Amid the ongoing protests against the appointed rector of Boğaziçi University, the Governor’s Office of İstanbul has released a list of sites for “gathering.” Kadıköy Rıhtım, where the Boğaziçi Solidarity made a call for protest, is not on the list.

2 February 2021

Ban on demonstrations, events in Van extended, again

IN EFFECT FOR 1,519 DAYS

Ban on demonstrations, events in Van extended, again

The Governor’s Office of Van has announced that the ban on events and demonstrations, which has been in effect in Turkey's eastern province for 1,519 days, will remain in force for another 15 days as of January 19.

19 January 2021

Demonstrations, marches banned in İstanbul’s Beşiktaş, Sarıyer

BOĞAZİÇİ STUDENTS CALLED FOR PROTEST

Demonstrations, marches banned in İstanbul’s Beşiktaş, Sarıyer

İstanbul Governor’s Office, in an attempt to prevent Boğaziçi students’ protest, has announced that demonstrations and marches have been banned in the districts of Sarıyer and Beşiktaş, where the campuses of the university are located.

Governor extends demonstration ban in Mardin

Governor extends demonstration ban in Mardin

All demonstrations and events have been banned in the Kurdish-majority province ince 2019.

12 November 2020

Demonstrations, events banned in Van

Demonstrations, events banned in Van

The Governor’s Office of Van has banned protest demonstrations and open-air meetings for 15 days as of today till November 4.

21 October 2020

Demonstrations, events banned in Dersim for 15 days

Demonstrations, events banned in Dersim for 15 days

The Governor’s Office of Tunceli has banned demonstrations and events in Dersim province for 15 days. While the coronavirus outbreak has been indicated as the reason for the ban, official events will not be within its scope.

29 September 2020

Meetings and demonstrations banned in Dersim for 15 days

Meetings and demonstrations banned in Dersim for 15 days

Referring to the pandemic, the Governor’s Office has banned all types of meetings, marches, concerts and conferences in Dersim, except for the ones approved by the Governor’s Office and held “according to traditions and customs.”

15 September 2020

Meetings, demonstrations banned in Şırnak due to upcoming World Peace Day

Meetings, demonstrations banned in Şırnak due to upcoming World Peace Day

In a written statement, the Governor’s Office of Turkey’s Kurdish-majority Şırnak province has said that “provocative” demonstrations will be held on September 1 World Peace Day and banned the events and demonstrations for 15 days.

‘Defense Rally’ cancelled due to Governor’s ban, bars to file a criminal complaint

‘Defense Rally’ cancelled due to Governor’s ban, bars to file a criminal complaint

Ankara Bar Association has announced that the “Grand Defense Rally” scheduled for today has been cancelled in the wake of a ban on demonstrations imposed by the Governor’s Office of Ankara. Bars will file a complaint against the Governor’s Office.

Events, demonstrations banned in Ankara ahead of ‘Grand Defense Rally’

Events, demonstrations banned in Ankara ahead of ‘Grand Defense Rally’

Referring to COVID-19 outbreak, Ankara Governor’s Office has banned meetings and demonstrations for 15 days ahead of the “Grand Defense Rally” against the bill “to split bar associations.” Lawyers in Ankara also formed a “defense chain” today.

Events and demonstrations banned in İstanbul for 15 days

Events and demonstrations banned in İstanbul for 15 days

The Governor’s Office has announced that the events and demonstrations to be held in İstanbul have been banned till the end of June. The novel coronavirus outbreak has been cited as the reason for the ban.

‘No to War’ Ban in İstanbul Till March 10

‘No to War’ Ban in İstanbul Till March 10

The Governorship has announced that "the events and demonstrations to be held in the city with the aim of criticizing or calling for an end to the military operations of the Turkish Armed Forces in Syria have been banned till March 10."

TİHV: Demonstrations Banned in 21 Provinces for 147 Times in One Year

TİHV: Demonstrations Banned in 21 Provinces for 147 Times in One Year

More than 25 million people were affected by the bans, according to the TİHV report.

13 February 2020

Events and Demonstrations Banned in Van for Another 15 Days

Events and Demonstrations Banned in Van for Another 15 Days

The Governorship of Van has announced that all events and demonstrations have been banned in the province for a period of 15 days until February 22.

10 February 2020

Demonstrations Banned in Dersim Amid Protests for Missing Woman

Demonstrations Banned in Dersim Amid Protests for Missing Woman

The ban order came after protests for a university student who has been missing for 12 days.

16 January 2020

Demonstrations Banned in Hakkari for 15 Days

Demonstrations Banned in Hakkari for 15 Days

The Governorship of Hakkari has banned all protest demonstrations and marches to be held in the province for 15 days. The ban will be in effect until January 13.

30 December 2019

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