The American Ambassador Jeff Flake was summoned to the Turkish Foreign Ministry to whom conveyed Ankara's dissatisfaction with yesterday's announcement by the US Embassy warning that serious incidents are expected at the opposition rally in Istanbul.
Turkish media quoting diplomatic sources say the US Ambassador was told that it is unacceptable to create the impression that there is a major problem in Turkey.
It was stressed that the rally in question took place yesterday without any problems and that there were no incidents.
In its statement the US Embassy said that "the CHP is scheduled to hold a rally in Maltepe, Istanbul on Saturday, May 21. Police headquarters has taken action. Water pumps, tear gas and non-lethal bullets were used in previous demonstrations."
"It is very likely that similar measures will be taken at this rally. Avoid demonstrations and protests as they can be unpredictable and turn violent," it added.
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