Crackdown against women’s rights demonstrators by police
25 Nov 2022
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On 25 November, women’s rights demonstrations took place to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Media reported that authorities had ordered a ban on the demonstration on Istiklal street in Istanbul prior to the event and that police cracked down violently and detained some women.