"Turkish Earthquake Anniversary: Grief, Trials, and Lingering Anger"

More than 10,000 people gathered for a vigil marking the first anniversary of the deadly earthquakes in southeastern Turkey, with some using the event to protest against perceived government negligence in the aftermath. Residents of the worst-hit province of Hatay called for the resignation of government and local authorities, expressing anger over the slow response to the disaster. President Erdogan acknowledged the pain of the loss and praised the unity displayed in the face of the disaster, but some residents criticized the government for abandoning them during the crisis.