[90033] Vandalism of a memorial to Rojin Kabaiş in Diyarbakır sparks public outrage

Vandalism and assault on public memory in Diyarbakır

In a serious incident that occurred today, June 19, 2026, it was reported that a sign bearing the image of Rojin Kabaiş in a park named after her in the Silvan district of Diyarbakır was vandalized by gunfire. Reports of the incident came from a variety of local news channels in Turkey, including gdh, Son Dakika Haberler Gündem, and Son Dakika Haberleri.

According to a report by Gündem Hattı, this is a violent act that triggered angry reactions among the local public. The channel notes that the co-mayor of Silvan, Kadri Esen, responded sharply to the event and defined it as an "attack against all women."

It was further noted in Gündem Hattı that the name of the park was previously granted by a unanimous decision of the city council. As of this hour, the authorities have not yet identified those responsible for the shooting, and the investigation is ongoing.

The reports come from news sources in Turkey focusing on Breaking News, which generally provide rapid factual coverage without declared political bias in this case, while emphasizing significant criminal and social events in the southeastern Turkey region.