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Tragedy on Libya’s Coast as Migrant Bodies Wash Ashore

  FILE PHOTO: Migrants aboard an overcrowded boat are approached by the crew of the migrant search and rescue ship Sea-Watch 5, operated by the German NGO Sea-Watch, during a rescue operation in the Search and Rescue (SAR) zone in the central Mediterranean, off Libya. At least five migrants, including two women, were found washed ashore in the coastal town of Qasr al-Akhyar, east of Libya’s capital, Tripoli. Local police reported that the bodies were discovered along the Emhamid Al-Sharif shore, a location where residents first spotted them and alerted authorities.  According to police investigator Hassan Al-Ghawil, a child’s body had also briefly washed ashore but was pulled back into the sea by strong waves, prompting the coast guard to continue searching the area. All of the recovered individuals were described as dark‑skinned, underscoring the ongoing dangers faced by migrants attempting perilous Mediterranean crossings.  The incident highlights the persistent huma...
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Turkey's Political Turmoil: Protests and Arrests Spark International Debate

Turkey has been gripped by widespread protests following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a prominent political rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Authorities have detained nearly 1,900 individuals participating in demonstrations across the country. Imamoglu, accused of corruption and other charges, was jailed pending trial, a move critics argue is politically motivated to eliminate a potential electoral threat to Erdogan.

The protests, described as the largest anti-government demonstrations in a decade, have drawn attention from rights groups and Western leaders, who have expressed concerns about democratic backsliding in Turkey. Despite calls for peaceful protests, clashes between demonstrators and police have escalated, with reports of excessive force being used to disperse crowds.

Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc defended the judiciary's decision, citing the gravity of the allegations against Imamoglu. Meanwhile, Erdogan dismissed the protests as a "show" and warned of legal consequences for participants.

The situation has sparked international criticism, with rights groups urging Turkey to investigate the use of force and allow peaceful demonstrations. As tensions rise, the political landscape in Turkey remains uncertain, with the opposition calling for continued protests and rallies.

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