19.04.2025 23:00
The police did not allow the CHP Istanbul Provincial Presidency's planned march from Tünel to Taksim in support of Palestine. While clashes broke out between the police and protesters, Istanbul Governor Davut Gül stated, "Insisting on calling for gatherings in this area, which is restricted for security reasons, is, at the very least, a provocation."
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A scuffle broke out between protesters and police after the police did not allow a march organized in support of Palestine in Taksim, Istanbul.
The Republican People's Party (CHP) Istanbul Provincial Presidency announced that it would organize a march from Tünel to Taksim in support of Palestine.
POLICE DID NOT ALLOW
Citizens gathered in Tünel at the call of the CHP and wanted to walk along Istiklal Street to reach Taksim. However, the police did not allow the group, citing that the action was unauthorized.
NEGOTIATION BETWEEN ÖZGÜR ÇELİK AND POLICE
Negotiations that began between CHP Istanbul Provincial Chairman Özgür Çelik and the police continued for a long time. However, no result came from the negotiations.
SCUFFLE BROKE OUT
As the protesters insisted on going to Taksim, a scuffle occurred between the police teams and the protesters. Footage of the scuffle was also recorded by cameras.
ÖZGÜR ÇELİK: WE WILL FILE A CRIMINAL COMPLAINT
After the police intervention, Çelik stated, "We were prevented from protesting the genocide in Gaza. We will file a criminal complaint against those who made this decision."
THEY DISPERSED AFTER THE SIT-IN
After the police intervention, the protesters gathered again in Şişhane Square. The protesters, who started a sit-in here, dispersed after a while.
STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR GÜL
On the other hand, Istanbul Governor Davut Gül, in a statement regarding the events, said, "While the right to protest and assemble is free in many different parts of Istanbul, making a persistent call to gather in this area, which is limited for security reasons, is, at the very least, provocation.
We condemn those who exploit the sacred cause of our Palestinian brothers for their own political calculations. Attempts to disrupt public order by exploiting social sensitivities will never be allowed," he said.
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