2024 Turkish riots | ||||
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Date | 30 June 2024 – 2 July 2024 | |||
Location | Various Turkish cities, predominantly Kayseri | |||
Caused by | Anti-Syrian sentiment | |||
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Casualties | ||||
Death(s) | 1[1] | |||
Injuries | 120+ | |||
Detained | 474[2] |
In early July 2024, Turkey experienced a surge of anti-Syrian riots driven by anti-refugee sentiment. Caused by the molestation of a young girl, riots began in Kayseri, and spread across Turkey.