The ban on demonstrations and actions which has been repeatedly extended by the Van Governorate, has reached its 921st day.

Representatives of political parties and non-governmental organizations in the city warned that the ban could provoke chaos in society.

The first ban on demonstrations in Van was issued on 21 November 2016, when the State of Emergency (OHAL) was declared after the coup attempt. 

The three successive governors have all renewed the ban which has now been in place for 921 days.

During this period, no civil society organization has been able to organise and promote actions. The only events allowed were by associations closed to the government such as the "Flag march", "15 March coup condemnation" and an event condemning Israel.