Arrested at the Saraçhane rallies: He announced, 'There are only a few days left'

Emircan Yılmaz, one of the young people arrested following the "The Nation Protects Its Will" rally held in Saraçhane, drew attention with a message he sent from prison.

Yılmaz has been held in Silivri Prison for 50 days, and a decision was made to continue his detention. In the message he sent, he used the expressions, "The winter of my life is passing, I am waiting for spring with patience."

On July 1, during the "The Nation Protects Its Will" rally, which was attended by CHP Chairman Özgür Özel and where 42 people were detained, 13 young people, the oldest of whom was born in 2001, were arrested.

This rally coincided with the 100th day of the protests that began following the arrest of Ekrem İmamoğlu. Emircan Yılmaz, who is among the 13 detained youths, described the continuation of his detention and the emotions he is experiencing in his message.

The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office prepared an indictment against 35 people arrested on charges of violating the Law on Meetings and Demonstrations No. 2911. In accordance with the indictment accepted by the Istanbul 64th Criminal Court of First Instance, the first hearing will be held on September 3. On the other hand, the objection made regarding the continuation of the detention of the 13 youths was rejected by the court.

In his message from prison, Yılmaz drew attention to the 50th day of his detention, saying, "It is our 50th day; even if many more 50s pass, my anger will remain as vivid as it was on the first day. There are only a few days left."