Turkish police arrested dozens of protesters in Istanbul on Friday during a protest, which was banned by the authorities, against violence against women.
Protesters tried to move to Istanbul’s main pedestrian street, Istiklal, to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
The demonstration had previously been prohibited by the authorities, that justified the decision for reasons of public safety???????? Dozens of protesters were detained and taken to the nearest police station.
On November 13, Istiklal was attacked in which six people were killed. The authorities blamed Kurdish militants for the attack, but denied involvement.
The Istanbul governor’s office has banned the installation of exhibitions, live music and food spaces on that street.
Last year, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan decided that the country would leave the Istanbul convention, signed in 2011which was condemned by various groups defending women’s rights.
For the executive, this convention is not compatible with the values of Turkey, “promote divorce and undermine the traditional family unit”????????
Turkish critics also allege that this agreement promoted same-sex relationships.
Earlier this year, parliament amended a law that increased prison terms for crimes involving a female victim and made stalking an offense punishable by detention. This year, at least 349 women were killed in Turkey, according to data from the We Will Stop Femicide group.
Source: Observadora
