EKRW-2026-0005Cultural SuppressionTurkeypublished
Kurdish Cultural Festival Shut Down by Police in Istanbul
Date5 February 2026
LocationIstanbul, Turkey
PerpetratorState Police
Victim Profileartist
Summary
Police forcibly shut down a Kurdish cultural festival in Istanbul, detaining several organizers and confiscating musical instruments and cultural materials.
Detailed Account
On February 5, 2026, Istanbul police intervened in a Kurdish cultural festival that had been organized with proper permits. Officers detained 8 organizers and confiscated traditional musical instruments.
Sources
Event organizers, social media documentation
Published: 7 February 2026
Author: admin