Editorial photo #13684223 Social Issue

Protests Over Manifest Band Performance In Gaziantep

Demonstrators participate in a protest organized by 45 non-governmental organizations against a scheduled performance by the girl group Manifest in Gaziantep, Turkey, on May 09, 2026. The protest, which includes some scuffles with security forces, is held to express opposition to the event, citing the preservation of local conservative values and the prevention of social tension. (Photo by Mohammad Daher/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13684223
Date taken: 9 May 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Mohammad Daher/NurPhoto
Category: Social Issue

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