2014 Kobanî protests
| 2014 Kobanî protests in Turkey | |||
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Aftermath of the protests | |||
| Date | October 6–8, 2014 | ||
| Location | Nationwide, mainly in southeastern Turkey | ||
| Caused by | Siege of Kobanî, frustration with the Turkish government's response, regional tensions | ||
| Goals | Protesting Turkey’s perceived inaction, solidarity with Kobanî defenders | ||
| Methods | Demonstrations, protests, violent clashes with security forces | ||
| Status | Quelled, protests ceased after a few days | ||
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| Casualties | |||
| Death(s) | 37 | ||
| Injuries | Hundreds | ||
| Arrested | Over 1,000 | ||
| Damage | Widespread destruction in multiple cities | ||
| Buildings destroyed | Several burned or damaged, including government offices | ||
| Detained | Over 1,000 | ||
| Charged | Over 200 | ||
| Tightened control on protests, further divisions between the Turkish government and Kurdish groups | |||
| The protests were a response to the siege of Kobanî by ISIS and Turkey's perceived lack of support | |||
The 2014 Kobanî protests in Turkey were large-scale rallies by pro-People's Defense Units (YPG) protestors in Turkey which occurred in autumn 2014, as a spillover of the crisis in Kobanî. Large demonstrations unfolded in Turkey, and quickly descended into violence between protesters and the Turkish police. Several military incidents between Turkish forces and militants of the Youth Wing of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) in south-eastern Turkey contributed to the escalation. Protests then spread to various cities in Turkey. Protesters were met with tear gas and water cannons, and initially 12 people were killed. A total of 31 people were killed in subsequent protesting up to 14 October.