Elders join in to protest construction of a waste storage facility

Trabzon-Doğan News Agency

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Tension rose in front of Governor’s office and Municipality buildings between police and locals who gathered to protest the construction of a waste storage facility in Trabzon. A crowd of 100 people gathered in front of the Governer’s office to prevent the bidding for the construction of the facility, however police officers prevented the group from entering the building. Police then used force to distract the crowd. the group then held a sit-in protest in front of the building.