Turkish police detain 169 women during feminist march in Istanbul

In Istanbul, Turkish police intervened against women attempting to march on Istiklal Avenue, detaining 169 protestors gathered for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Journalists recording the arrests were also assaulted by police officers.

After a day long blockade in Istanbul's historic Beyoğlu district and the government's protest ban, Turkish police has detained 169 protestors who gathered to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on Nov. 25.

Photos by Dilara Senkaya and Umit Bektas from Reuters and Osman Çaklı from Gazete Duvar.

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