Request of arrest for two citizens protesting poll violations

Two people among 16 were detained in Istanbul after the referendum were sent to the court for arrest
There have been daily street protests in several cities after Sunday's referendum, which was marred by blatant violations.
Friday, 21 April 2017 21:52

Among 16 people detained for objecting to referendum results and protesting the High Electoral Board (YSK), 2 citizens were requested to be arrested.

Two people’s criminal offences that led to the request of arrest were not declared.

There have been daily street protests in several cities.

Turkish voters went to polling stations on Sunday to either support or reject government-backed constitutional changes that would convert the country's governance system into a presidential republic and therefore increase presidential powers. The fraudulent referendum results showed that the amendments to the constitution were approved by 51.41 percent of votes with all ballots counted.

Serious irregularities affected more than two million votes.