Official reasons by the police given were there was the organizers lacked permits and that “unnamed individuals might try to cause an incident during the event that could result in consequences”. Turkish media praised that ban, claiming that the event would spread pro-terrorist propaganda. Kosovo Minister of Public Administration Mahir Yagcilar condemned the planned event, calling it a "provocation" and urged people to avoid activities that would damage Kosovo's image and the country's relations with Turkey.[49][50]