Istanbul, Turkey, 08/03/2023, Riot police stand guard during the demonstration. The demonstrators, who gathered on the occasion of March 8, International Women's Day, could not march to Taksim because it was banned by the decision of the District Governor's Office. Streets leading to Taksim were closed by riot police with intense security measures. The demonstrators gathered on Cihangir Street and chanted slogans with banners in their hands. After the press statement, a clash broke out between groups of demonstrators and the police. International Women's Day is celebrated worldwide on 08 March
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Riot police stand guard during the demonstration. The demonstrators, who gathered on the occasion of March 8, International Women's Day, could not march to Taksim because it was banned by the decision of the District Governor's Office. Streets leading to Taksim were closed by riot police with intense security measures. The demonstrators gathered on Cihangir Street and chanted slogans with banners in their hands. After the press statement, a clash broke out between groups of demonstrators and the police. International Women's Day is celebrated worldwide on 08 March to promote women's rights and equality.