Government extends ban in Van
The arbitrary and systematic ban on meetings and demonstrations in Van province which has been in place for four and a half years has been extended for another 15 days by the Turkish government.
The ban on meetings and demonstrations initiated by the Turkish government in Van on November 21, 2016, as part of the State of Emergency (OHAL) has been going on for 1655 days now.
The ban has been prolonged for another 15 days by the governorship. Press releases, sit-ins and surveys, setting up tents and stands, petition campaigns, distributing leaflets, brochures and flyers” have been banned for 15 days within the borders of Van province.
