5-day protest ban imposed in Izmir
Protesters march during the protest against the corruption and terrorism investigation against Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB), in Ankara, Turkiye on March 21, 2025. (AA Photo)
Izmir Governorate has announced a ban on protests and demonstrations in the city from March 21 to March 25.
In a statement, the Governorate said, “In order to prevent provocative actions, all gatherings, protests, and press releases are prohibited from 10:00 AM on March 21, 2025, to 11:59 PM on March 25, 2025, for a period of five days.”
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