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Gaza conflict anniversary solidarity in Turkey and Tunisia

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The third anniversary of the October 7, 2023, events has prompted renewed expressions of solidarity and humanitarian concern across Turkey and Tunisia. In Turkey, widespread protests and commemorative events have been held in cities including Antalya, Ankara, Trabzon, and Manisa. These demonstrations have taken diverse forms, ~~including~~ such as silent marches, art ~~exhibitions in Mardin, charity markets in Trabzon and Kütahya,~~ exhibitions, and ~~a silent march by thousands of students in Antalya. In Manisa,~~ academic ~~and civil society leaders held a panel titled ‘One Single Conscience’~~ panels designed to ~~discuss~~ draw attention to the ~~humanitarian crisis, while student protests were also noted at Dicle University. Public officials~~ civilian toll in Gaza. Civil society organizations, political figures, and ~~religious organizations~~ students have ~~issued statements condemning the violence and calling~~ called for international ~~justice. Konya~~ legal accountability for Israeli leadership, urging the global community to prevent the normalization of violence. During these commemorations, speakers cited reports indicating that over the last three years, approximately 74,000 people—primarily women and children—have died in Gaza, with more than 175,000 injured. It was also noted that over 1,500 Gazans were killed following ceasefire announcements. In Konya, Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Uğur İbrahim Altay participated in the ‘University Meetings’ ~~series, engaging with students~~ series at Selçuk University and Necmettin Erbakan University. ~~During his address to~~ Addressing medical students at Selçuk University, Altay emphasized the importance of pairing professional success ~~paired~~ with conscience and advocated for the continued boycott of Israeli products. ~~He noted that over the last three years, approximately 74,000 people have died in Gaza—the majority being women and children—and more than 175,000 have been injured. He~~ At Necmettin Erbakan University, his discussions also ~~reported that over 1,500 Gazans were killed following the announcement of a ceasefire.~~ covered local urban development and transportation investments. In Tunisia, university students organized solidarity events, such as flag-raising ceremonies and speeches, to protest the humanitarian situation and the blockade of Gaza. Activists and academics in both regions have emphasized the need for global awareness and criticized the perceived inadequacy of the international community in addressing the conflict.

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