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Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Public gatherings banned in Ankara amid debate over constitution

Public gatherings banned in Ankara amid debate over constitution
11.01.2017

Authorities in the Turkish capital Ankara have banned demonstrations and public gatherings for the next 30 days, as parliament debates a controversial overhaul of the country's leadership structure.

A warning from the intelligence services over a planned terrorist attack on such gatherings was the reason for the measure, which covers the whole province of Ankara, the provincial governor said.

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