Either Canal or Istanbul: Stop the destruction project!

"We can stop this project which means destruction. This project is the betrayal of Istanbul."

"Ya Kanal Ya Istanbul" ("Either Canal or Istanbul") Platform, held a demonstration in front of the Provincial Directorate of Environment and Urbanization, to protest the Kanal Istanbul project.

The demonstration was held on the last day the people had to object to the project so much wanted by President Erdogan. 

The protest took place under the heavy presence of the police, and was attended by HDP Deputy Oya Ersoy, HDP Istanbul Provincial co-chair Elif Bulut, CHP Istanbul Provincial executives and a large number of environmental activists.

"Ya Kanal Ya Istanbul Platform" activist Koray Türkay said that it is not enough to submit a petition calling to stop this project and underlined that a larger struggle is needed.

Calling everyone to fight against this project which will destroy the environment, activist Ayşe Yıkıcı said: "Canal Istanbul means 'thirst' for life and the ecosystem. If the project is made, the biggest water source of Istanbul will be eliminated and groundwater and aquifers will be salted, Istanbul water basins will be damaged."

Let's Stop this project

Ayşe Yıkıcı added: "We can stop this project which means destruction. This project is the betrayal of Istanbul."