14.02.2026 11:01
Some street vendors fined in Diyarbakır reacted to the authorities by dumping their products on the ground. At that moment, one vendor was heard shouting, "Who will stand up for this nation? Is there no state institution?" The footage also brought various comments on social media.
After the enforcement action by the municipal police teams in Diyarbakır, some street vendors reacted by throwing the fruits and vegetables from their stalls onto the ground. Those moments were recorded by bystanders.
"WHO WILL STAND UP FOR THIS NATION?"
In the footage, a vendor was heard shouting, "Who will stand up for this nation? Is there not a single state institution?" The tension that occurred quickly became a topic of discussion on social media.
SOCIAL MEDIA USERS WERE DIVIDED
Some users pointed out the livelihood concerns of street vendors, arguing that the municipality should create alternative sales areas. In some comments, it was stated that the municipal police were doing their job. On the other hand, there were also those who reacted to the pollution of the environment.
Some of the comments made were as follows;
- These people are just trying to make a living. Arrange a proper place for them.
- The municipality did the right thing.
- I wish they had also been fined for making the environment this way.
- Instead of dealing with these poor people, go inspect the chain markets.