NATO Summit Sparks Mass Protests and Detentions | Spokane News

Spokane News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Jul 6, 2026 · 1m

As NATO leaders prepare to gather in Ankara for a high-stakes summit, Turkish authorities detained over 100 people during a TKP-led anti-NATO protest in the capital. Security has been ramped up across the city, with demonstrations banned and major areas cordoned off. Protesters chanted “Murderer NATO, get out of country” as police used tear gas to disperse crowds. Meanwhile, peaceful rallies in Istanbul drew no violence despite heavy police presence. The TKP’s Secretary General vowed nationwide resistance against NATO, calling for Ankara to speak out. The government remains silent on the…