Anti-Operations March in Istanbul Stopped by Police
Hundreds of protesters joined the DTP press statement at Galatasaray Square in central Istanbul, but the police intervened in the ensuing march with tear gas, water cannons and shots fired in the air.
On Sunday (2 March), the pro-Kurdish Democratic Society Party (DTP) read a press release in front of Galatasaray school in central Istanbul. In the statement, the party condemned the recent ground and air operations.
March prevented, many detained
There were hundreds of supporters gathered and they then wanted to march along the pedestrian precinct of Istiklal Street towards Taksim Square.
However, the police intervened by first stopping people from entering Galatasaray Square. Then they used tear gas, water cannons and shots fired in the air to stop the march. Many passers-by were also affected by the teargas.
Many protesters were taken into police custody. Some protesters entered side streets and damaged cars and businesses. (EÖ/TK/AG)
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