Turmoil in Turkey Syrian Refugees Clash with Locals, Turkish Flags Destroyed, Troops Attacked
Turmoil in Turkey: Syrian Refugees Clash with Locals, Turkish Flags Destroyed, Troops Attacked
July 2, 2024, 09:41 PM IST
Source: TOI.in
Massive protests broke out in Turkey after a Syrian man was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 7-year-old Syrian girl. The incident led to widespread anger among Turkish citizens, who took to social media to demand the expulsion of Syrian refugees from the country. This online outrage quickly escalated into violent riots on Sunday night.
In response, Syrians living in Turkey began to riot as well. They vandalized shops, threw stones at Turkish trucks, tore down Turkish flags, and even fired shots at Turkish soldiers. The chaos resulted in the deaths of four people and the detention of 470 others. The situation remains tense as authorities work to restore order.
