17 women face jail time for joining Feminist Night March in Istanbul

17 women will appear before a court for joining Feminist Night March took place in Istanbul’s Taksim Square on March 8.

News Center- 17 women, who were detained for joining the Feminist Night March that took place in Istanbul’s Taksim Square on International Women’s Day, March 8, will appear before a court. The indictment was prepared against 17 women, demanding jail time up to seven years and eight months on charges of “insulting the President” and “organizing, leading and joining in illegal meeting and demonstration march.”