Protest March and Hunger Strike by Miners to Claim Back Pay Arouses Sympathy Among Turks

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Two weeks ago, more than a hundred miners began a march to the Turkish capital Ankara to claim back pay. Since their arrival, they have started a hunger strike, and there were confrontations with riot police on Monday. The miners can count on sympathy among the population.

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The goalless draw between Beşiktaş and Fatih Karagümrük was marked by the fans' chants about miners. The part of the chant that said "Sit in Parliament" also drew attention.

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During the Beşiktaş-Karagümrük match, the black and white stands did not forget the Doruk Mining workers who are on a hunger strike for their rights. The fans made the stadium roar with chants of, "You sit in Parliament and get free steaks, while the miners face starvation."