Turkish-American Activist Eygi's Death Sparks Outrage
Turkish-American Activist Eygi's Death Sparks Outrage
Turkish-American Activist Eygi's Death Sparks Outrage
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Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a 26-year-old Turkish-American peace activist, was shot in the head and killed by Israeli forces during a demonstration against Israeli West Bank settlements on September 6. Her death has sparked outrage and calls for accountability from both Turkey and the United States. Thousands attended her funeral in Didim, Turkey, where she was laid to rest with anti-Israeli sentiments rising. The Israeli military claims the shooting was unintentional, while Turkey has announced its own investigation and plans to seek international arrest warrants for those responsible. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has condemned the killing amidst ongoing efforts for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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