Erdogan slams women’s day rally over ‘rude’ behaviour

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday lambasted participants of the International Women’s Day march in Istanbul over what he described as “disrespect” during the Islamic call to prayer. Police fired tear gas on Friday at thousands after authorities issued a statement banning any demonstration on the famous Istiklal avenue before the march, although the … Continue reading Erdogan slams women’s day rally over ‘rude’ behaviour