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BBC reports that one of the journalists arrested by the Erdogan regime is Turkish photographer, Umit Bektas, who works for Reuters.

His iconic photos of the protestor in dervish clothes on Sunday night in Istanbul have gone viral.

Photos the regime do not want the world to see.

#TurkeyProtests
The man in dervish clothes is seen being covered in pepper spray in front of a line of riot police. Credit to Umit Bektas. The man in dervish clothes is seen being covered in pepper spray in front of a line of riot police. The spray is bouncing off the gas mask he is wearing. Credit to Umit Bektas. The man in dervish clothes is seen being covered in pepper spray in front of a line of riot police. He looks statuesque and still amidst the mayhem. Credit to Umit Bektas. The man in dervish clothes is seen with arms out in powerful defiance while smoke from tear gas rises around him. Dozens of riot police are seen behind him. It’s nighttime. Credit to Umit Bektas.
March 25, 2025 at 9:15 PM