In Turkey, a person died during the dispersal of a rally

In Istanbul, one person was killed as a result of the dispersal of a demonstration, the Hurriyet newspaper writes, citing the Dogan agency.

A 57-year-old man was run over by a water cannon while crossing the street near Taksim Square. The man was taken to the hospital with multiple injuries, where he died.

With water cannons, the police dispersed the action on Taksim Square, in which about 40 people tried to take part.

The police have stepped up security in Istanbul to prevent protests. Several thousand police officers maintain order in the area near Taksim Square.