Malatya Artisans Protest Eviction Deadline: 'Unattended Malatya, Unattended Industry'

The industrial artisans of Malatya are crying out in despair, feeling abandoned by the very authorities meant to support them. After the devastating earthquakes, they were promised new beginnings in a modern industrial zone, only to be met with bureaucratic indifference and arbitrary deadlines. The initial promise of time to relocate has been cruelly snatched away, replaced by an impossible three-day ultimatum to vacate their livelihoods. This is not just about workshops; it's about the survival of families and the economic heart of Malatya. The artisans' slogan, 'Sahipsiz Malatya, sahipsiz sanayi' (Unattended Malatya, unattended industry), echoes the deep sense of betrayal and neglect felt by a community struggling to rebuild. They are not asking for handouts, but for a fair chance to continue their work and contribute to the city's recovery. Their plea to Mayor Sami Er is a desperate call for understanding and a tangible solution, a place to go before they are forcibly removed from the only stability they have left.

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Three days to vacate, they said. There are no places, no available spots anywhere. There are no rental shops left for 714 people. So many artisans are now idle. We have no work left to do.