01.07.2026 10:20
In an anti-NATO protest held in Gebze, tensions arose between a person wearing a robe and turban who entered the area and the demonstrators. The verbal argument between the parties quickly turned into a scuffle, but the incident ended without escalation as bystanders intervened.
Tensions rose during an anti-NATO protest held in Gebze City Square. A verbal altercation occurred between a person wearing a robe and turban who arrived at the area and the protesters while the action was ongoing.
TENSION ESCALATED QUICKLY
In the footage, the parties were seen reacting to each other, the crowd gathering around them, and occasional pushing occurring. Due to the tension, a brief scuffle broke out at the protest site.
BYSTANDERS INTERVENED
Some people nearby tried to separate the parties to prevent the scuffle from escalating. The footage showed that the protest continued from where it left off after the incident.
No official statement has been made by authorities regarding the incident.