Thousands of Turks protest child sex abuse bill in Istanbul

‘Thousands of Turkish people have taken to the streets of Istanbul to vent their anger at a highly contentious draft law that would quash men’s convictions for child sex assaults if they marry the victims.
Around 3,000 protesters marched on Istanbul’s Kadikoy Square Saturday, shouting slogans in condemnation of the bill recently brought to the parliament by the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP).
Holding banners that read, “Rape cannot be legitimized” and “AKP, take your hands off my body,” the demonstrators shouted, “We will not shut up. We will not obey. Withdraw the bill immediately!”’
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