Miners Detained for Third Time Outside Energy Ministry

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

Before the detention, four miners along with a delegation consisting of union and lawyer representatives went to Yildizlar Holding headquarters to meet 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 the hospital by ambulance.

The miners had announced they would spend the night outside the ministry until their demands were met. Following the 2022 Soma mining case, regulations were introduced to place worker payments under judicial safeguard; however, it is alleged that Yildizlar Holding has not been held accountable under this framework.