Street closures on Istanbul roads and prohibition of public gatherings from September 7th to 10th

In a move to protest against the controversial appointment of a trustee to their Istanbul branch, the Main opposition CHP is setting up barricades around their provincial building. The trustee, who was appointed after a court ruling, remains unspecified in the available information.

The political tensions and debates within the CHP, caused by this appointment, have led to the decision to barricade the building. CHP lawmaker Ali Mahir Basarir has called on citizens to join demonstrations in response to the trustee appointment.

Party leaders and activists have expressed concerns that the trustee decision could affect upcoming congress proceedings and public demonstrations. The governor's office has emphasized the need to maintain public order with the implementation of the barricades.

In a related development, the Istanbul Governor's Office has announced a temporary ban on public gatherings in several districts, including Besiktas, Beyoglu, Eyupsultan, Kagithane, Sariyer, and Sisli. The ban, which will be in effect from 8 p.m. on Sept. 7, 2025, until 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 10, 2025, covers all rallies, press statements, open-air meetings, demonstrations, tent setups, booths, sit-ins, signature campaigns, commemorations, handout distribution, and the hanging of banners or posters.

The CHP is planning to hold an extraordinary congress to block potential trustee appointments. No specific details were provided about the reasons for the barricades or the nature of the court ruling leading to the trustee appointment. The governor's office stated that the barricade measure is in accordance with Turkey's provincial administration law and the law regulating meetings and demonstrations.

The controversial appointment has sparked political tensions and debates within the CHP, with no information available about the potential impact of the public gathering ban on political activities or protests in the affected districts. Security forces have erected barricades around the CHP provincial building, aiming to prevent civilians from approaching it.

As the situation unfolds, the CHP continues to move forward with their plans to block potential trustee appointments, while the public awaits more information about the reasons behind the court ruling and the trustee appointment.

Street closures on Istanbul roads and prohibition of public gatherings from September 7th to 10th