Gun violence on the rise in Turkey: Strict legislation often ignored
21 October 2022 |
7:05 am
In Turkey, incidents of gun violence have increased by almost 75 percent since 2015, claiming the lives of more than 2,000 people last year alone. Campaigners are calling for a review of gun ownership laws, as the vast majority of weapons are sold illegally.
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