The Van Governor's Office stated that all kinds of press releases, marches and open-air meetings will be prohibited in the city with an announcement published on its website.

The statement said: "Except for those deemed appropriate by the Governor's Office and District Governor's Office, the activities in the form of press releases, sit-ins, setting up/opening of tents and stands, organizing signature campaigns, distributing leaflets, leaflets and flyers, and all kinds of protest actions are prohibited for 2 days, from 6 to 8 August.”