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Chaos and Controversy: The Latest on Anti-Syrian Unrest and Euro 2024 Drama in Turkey

Anti-Syrian riots - Border closure - Diplomatic tensions - Euro 2024 - Germany - Merih Demiral - Syrian refugees - Turkey - UEFA

Discover the shocking arrests and football celebrations rocking Turkey!

In the midst of anti-Syrian unrest in Turkey, over 470 individuals have been arrested for violence against Syrian refugees, sparking nationwide debates on tolerance and xenophobia. Simultaneously, UEFA has launched an investigation into Turkish football player Merih Demiral for displaying a hand sign associated with ultra-nationalism during a game celebration. This controversy has escalated into a clash between Germany and Turkey, with German officials condemning the nationalist gesture as inappropriate for sports stadiums. On the football pitch, Demiral's stellar performance scored Turkey a spot in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals, overshadowing the off-field tensions.

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What to Know About Anti-Syrian Unrest in Turkey (TIME)

At least 474 people have been arrested by Turkish police for attacks against Syrian refugees in Turkey.

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Euro 2024: UEFA to probe Turkey's Demiral over celebration - ESPN (ESPN)

UEFA has launched an investigation into Turkey's Merih Demiral after he celebrated a goal by displaying a hand sign associated with an ultra-nationalist ...

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Germany and Turkey clash over football player's nationalist wolf salute (POLITICO.eu)

Symbols of Turkish right-wing extremists have no place in our stadiums,” a German minister said.

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Turkey summons German ambassador to protest criticism of ... (The Associated Press)

A controversial gesture made by Turkey player Merih Demiral at soccer's European Championship has ignited a diplomatic brouhaha between the country and host ...

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Demiral's double helps Turkey beat Austria 2-1 to set up Euro 2024 ... (The Associated Press)

Merih Demiral has scored twice to send Turkey into the European Championship quarterfinals with a 2-1 win over Austria.

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Protests and arrests as anti-Syrian riots rock Turkey (Aljazeera.com)

More than 470 people have been taken into custody after crowds attacked Syrian shops and cars in central Turkey.

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LIVE: Austria vs Turkey – UEFA Euro 2024 round of 16 (Aljazeera.com)

Follow our build-up and text commentary as Austria and Turkey compete for a place in the quarterfinals of Euro 2024.

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Turkey closes border with Syria in face of violence (Voice of America)

Turkey closed a handful of border crossings into northwest Syria on Tuesday, a day after Turkish troops in Syria were fired on by Syrians protesting ...

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The chaos of Austria vs Turkey: Part Bundesliga, part South America ... (The Athletic)

Turkey are through to the quarter-finals after an exciting win over Austria which had a bit of everything.

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Euro 2024: Turkey's 'Gordon Banks' save stuns ousted Austria - ESPN (ESPN)

Austria's coach Ralf Rangnick expressed shock on Tuesday over his side's Euro 2024 exit at the hands of Turkey, ruing their failure to convert pressure into ...

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Turkey detained hundreds after anti-Syrian riots (The New Arab)

A group of men targeted Syrian businesses and properties in Kayseri on Sunday, with videos on social media showing a grocery store being set on fire.

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Turkey closes Syria border after violence flares in both countries (Reuters)

Turkey closed its main border crossings into northwest Syria on Tuesday after Turkish troops came under fire from Syrians angered by violence against their ...

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Turkey detains hundreds after violence erupts against Syrians (Financial Times)

Turkey has detained hundreds of people after two nights of violent protests targeting the country's large Syrian population. Around 475 people were detained ...

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Turkey Closes Border with Syria in Response to Widespread ... (The Media Line)

Turkish authorities closed the main border crossing into northwest Syria on Monday after security forces in the area were attacked by locals enraged by the ...

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