Supplemental Info:
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a popular Turkish figure and key challenger to President Recep Erdogan, was taken into custody yesterday as part of a corruption and terror investigation.
Demonstration Live Stream:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrcomXI6qRQ
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U.S. Mission Türkiye
March 19, 2025
Location: Fatih, Taksim, Sisli
Event: Demonstrations in reaction to Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu’s detention. Large gatherings may result in enhanced police presence, road closures, metro closures, and traffic disruptions. Any gathering, even those intended to be peaceful, could escalate and turn violent.
Actions to Take:
Keep a low profile.
Exercise caution if unexpectedly in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests.
Be aware of your surroundings.
Monitor local media for updates.
Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive alerts.
Refer to our website for the latest Alerts and Messages for U.S. citizens.
Contact Information
U.S. Embassy (Ankara, Türkiye)
1480 Sok No:1
Cukurambar Mah
Cankaya 06530 Ankara, Türkiye
Tel: +90-312-294-0000
Email: Ankara-ACS@state.gov
U.S. Consulate General Istanbul
Poligon Mahallesi, Sariyer Caddesi No: 75
İstinye 34460 Sariyer, Istanbul, Türkiye
Tel: +90-212-335-9000
Email: ACS_Istanbul@state.gov
U.S. Consulate Adana
Girne Bulvari No: 212 Guzelevler Mah.
Yuregir, Adana, Türkiye
Tel: +90-322-455-4100
Email: CA-Adana@state.gov
U.S. Consular Agency Izmir
Email: izmir@state.gov
More Contact Information:
State Department – Consular Affairs
1-888-407-4747 or 1-202-501-4444
Türkiye’s Country Page
Türkiye’s Travel Advisory
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View the Original:
https://tr.usembassy.gov/demonstration-alert-u-s-consulate-istanbul/
