Miners Detained for Third Time in Front of Energy Ministry

Miners who have been protesting in front of the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources for four days and were previously detained twice were detained for the third time on August 13. Police units gradually removed journalists from the area immediately after the workers made a statement; cameras were blocked with shields during the detention.

Before the detention, four miners along with a delegation consisting of union and lawyers' representatives went to Yıldızlar Holding headquarters and met with officials; the meeting did not result in a concrete payment commitment. During the protest, a worker with high blood pressure fell ill and was taken to hospital by ambulance.

The miners had announced they would spend the night in front of the ministry until their demands were met. Following the 2022 Soma mining case, regulations were introduced to place worker payments under judicial guarantee; however, it is claimed that Yıldızlar Holding has not been held accountable in this regard.