Governor's office bans public demonstrations in Turkey's Hakkari
Hakkari Governor's Office has banned public demonstrations in the province for 15 days, citing "national security, public order, prevention of crimes, protection of rights and securities of others, prevention of possible provocations and public incidents." The practice is common in Hakkari, where authorities impose bans on public demonstrations frequently.
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Governor's office in the southeastern province of Hakkari has banned public demonstrations for 15 days in an all-too-familiar move for the city.
Hakkari Governor's Office said that the ban is set to begin on Dec. 30 and last until Jan. 13, 2020, citing "national security, public order, prevention of crimes, protection of rights and securities of others, prevention of possible provocations and public incidents."
According to the statement released by the governor's office on Dec. 29, assemblies, rallies, protest marches, sit-ins, hunger strikes, press releases, concerts, festivals, lighting torches, distributing leaflets and setting up tents and booths will be banned.
The practice is common in Hakkari, where authorities impose bans on public demonstrations frequently.
Several regions in the province were declared "special security zones" two days ago, with the Hakkari Governor's Office banning entrances to these areas without permission.