Breaking News: The news that a 26 year old Syrian immigrant harassed a 7-year-old child in the Melikgazi district of Kayseri caused outrage in the district. Minister of Interior of Türkiye Ali Yerlikaya announced that an investigation has been launched regarding the incident. Regarding the incidents, Minister of Interior of Türkiye Ali Yerlikaya announced that 67 people were detained.
Breaking News
- Late Sunday, violent protests broke out in Kayseri following news that a Syrian refugee (age 26) had abused a child. The suspect was taken into custody.
- The unrest continued until 2 am, leading to the detention of 67 people.
- The government declared zero tolerance for xenophobia and attributed the unrest to the opposition’s anti-refugee rhetoric.
- Conversely, the opposition blamed the government for its failure to manage the refugee situation.
- The events sparked counter-protests in northern Syria, where enraged demonstrators removed Turkish flags.
Why Turkish community is doing Violent protests against Syrian refugees. What is the KAYSERI Syria Incident?
After the harassment incident in the Danışmentgazi district of Kayseri in the evening, the entire city rose up. Armed with sticks, people went to the area where the Syrians who attempted the harassment were.
Images of fires and overturned vehicles are being shared on social media. Numerous police and gendarmerie teams were dispatched to the area. The Kayseri Governor’s Office issued a statement on the matter.
KAYSERI GOVERNORATE MADE A STATEMENT
On 30.06.2024, as a result of the harassment behavior of a Syrian national towards a young Syrian child in the Danışmentgazi Neighborhood of our province, The person was detained by our security units and our child was taken under protection by our units.
The issue is being followed meticulously by us, and we respectfully request the public to exercise moderation and refrain from taking any action other than those stated by official authorities.
(Translated from Turkish by- Google)
Xenophobia cannot be Tolerated
- Turkey upholds the rule of law. Our security forces remain vigilant in their fight against crimes and criminals, just as they have in the past. The robust Turkish justice system ensures that criminals receive appropriate punishments.
- It is unacceptable for our citizens to damage the environment without regard for public order, security, and human rights. Xenophobia, which is absent from our faith, civilizational values, and national record, cannot be permitted.
- The Kayseri Governor’s Office reported that a Syrian national was detained and the child was placed under protection concerning the sexual abuse incident in the Danişmentgazi Neighborhood.
- In the aftermath of the abuse claim, 14 police officers and 1 firefighter were injured in the city’s incidents.
- The Kayseri 2nd Criminal Court of Peace issued a publication ban on the incidents in Kayseri.
- The court also imposed a restriction order on the investigation file.
What statement made by Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya!
Dün akşam saatlerinde Kayseri, Melikgazi Eskişehir Bağları bölgesinde Suriye uyruklu I.A adlı şahıs, akrabası olan Suriyeli bir kız çocuğunu taciz etmesi üzerine, çevredeki vatandaşlar tarafından yakalanarak güvenlik güçlerine teslim edilmiştir. Konuyla ilgili derhal soruşturma…
— Ali Yerlikaya (@AliYerlikaya) July 1, 2024
Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya stated in a post
“Yesterday evening, in Kayseri, Melikgazi Eskişehir Bağları region, a Syrian national named IA was caught by the surrounding citizens and handed over to the security forces after he harassed a Syrian girl who was his relative. An investigation was immediately launched into the matter.”
“However, later our citizens gathered in this region, acted illegally in a manner that did not suit our human values, and damaged houses, workplaces and vehicles belonging to Syrian nationals.”
“During the intervention of our security forces in these protests, 67 people were detained. The crowd that gathered dispersed after 02:00.”
Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya he added in post
“Türkiye is a state of law. Our security forces continue their fight against all crimes and criminals today, as they did yesterday. Supreme Turkish Justice gives criminals the punishments they deserve.”
“It is unacceptable for our people to harm the environment without considering public order, security and human rights.”
“We cannot allow xenophobia, which is not in our faith, in our civilizational values, and in the record of our Holy Nation.”
“It is announced to the public with respect.”
(Translated from Turkish by- Google)
Latest statement made by Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya!
30 Haziran 2024 akşamı Kayseri’de meydana gelen olaylar sonrası sosyal medya platformu X üzerinden yaklaşık 79 bin hesaptan, 343 bin paylaşım yapıldı.
— Ali Yerlikaya (@AliYerlikaya) July 1, 2024
❌Paylaşım yapılan hesapların %37’sinin BOT; paylaşımların %68’nini ise provakatif amaçlı ve negatif olduğu tespit edildi.
❌63…
After the events that took place in Kayseri on the evening of June 30, 2024, 343 thousand shares were shared from approximately 79 thousand accounts on the social media platform X.
❌ 37% of shared accounts are BOT; It was determined that 68% of the posts were provocative and negative.
❌ An investigation was launched regarding 63 accounts. 10 of them were referred to the prosecutor’s office; The operations of others are continuing.
We will not tolerate those who threaten the peace and security of our country, make provocative posts, or engage in hate speech.
(Translated from Turkish by- Google)
Photos of KAYSERI, INCIDENT.
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