Since 21 November 2016 Van has been experiencing the imposition of several repression measures. The ban on actions and activities has been systematically extended by the governor's office acting on behalf of the Ankara regime.

The Governor's Office has once again imposed a ban on any activity and action in open spaces. The ban will be in place for a period of 15 days from 10 December to 24 December.

Any kind of activity, leaflets distribution, concentration, press statement etc. are prohibited.