March 8 events were held in different cities despite the prevention of the administration and law enforcement. The Elazığ and Istanbul Governorates banned the protests. Despite the ban decree in Istanbul, thousands of women gathered in Taksim. Thousands of women and LGBTQI+s protested in Cihangir Park, 47 people were detained at different points in response to the law enforcement’s blockade of all roads leading to Istiklal Street and intervening against those who wanted to take to the street. Despite the attack of the police on those who wanted to march, protests were held in İzmir as well. Despite the interventions, the march was held at night in Antalya and 40 people, including 5 lawyers, were detained.
09.03.2022