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Protests in Turkey against government economic policies

  • By Al Mayadeen Net
  • Source: Agencies
  • 19 Dec 2021 10:11
1 Min Read

Protests continue in Turkey against high living costs, the devaluation of the lira, and worsening livelihood.

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  • People in Turkey protesting against the government's economic policies
    People in Turkey protesting against the government's economic policies

Turkey's Diyar Bakr witnessed the protests of thousands of people against the government's economic policies and inflation, demanding better conditions for workers. Videos of the protests were circulated on social media.

طوابير سيارات وتكدس علي محطات الوقود في كل أنحاء #تركيا لتعبئة السيارات بالوقود وذلك قبل بدء تنفيذ قرار رفع أسعار البنزين والديزل والغاز بساعات pic.twitter.com/FS5FTFqLM5

— 𝓐𝓵𝓲 (@3laweista) December 18, 2021

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