The mobilizations of the “Turkish Cypriot Association of Livestock Breeders and Producers” continue for a third day in the occupied territories, with the demonstrators turning their attention today to the “Ministry of Public Works and Transport”, which is located next to the “Prime Minister's Palace”.
The protesters reacted to the statements of the “Minister of Public Works and Transport”, Erhan Arikli, who accused the producers of showing off with expensive tractors, and demanded his resignation. Despite increased security measures by the “police”, the protesters broke down the garden gate of the “ministry” and threw eggs at the building.
The president of the “t/k association of breeders and animal producers”, Mustafa Naimogoullari, criticized Mr. Arikli's statements and wondered if he is able to understand the problems of breeders. Pointing to the problems of agriculture and animal husbandry worldwide, he stressed that “those who attack farmers and breeders must leave immediately”.
Mr Naimogoullari also mentioned the union and social organizations that support the mobilization, stating that the movement continues to grow. "We are here. We will not leave,'' he said, and announced that a meeting will be held in the evening with trade unions and social organizations to determine the next course of the movement.
The protesters burned tires in front from the “ministry” and then headed to the “prime minister's palace”, where they again set tires on fire. The gate of the garden, which had been broken down the day before, was broken down again by the protesters. When the producers tried to break the main gate of the 'prime minister's palace' with a tractor, the 'police' opened the gate and formed a human wall. The protesters continued to protest by honking their horns.
Source: KYPE
