Incident Details

Protesters will gather to denounce the NATO Summit occurring in Ankara, Turkey, from July 7 to July 8 . Hundreds of protesters are expected to participate, resulting in  localized travel delays in Istanbul’s city center. Clashes with local authorities are likely, as the Turkish government has banned protests, is using enhanced force at protest sites (e.g. tear gas), and has arrested hundreds of protesters. 

Traveler Safety

SafeAbroad travelers are advised to avoid all protests and demonstrations. Travelers should maintain enhanced situational awareness while in transit and monitor local news reports for updated information.