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Anti-Syrian riots break out in Istanbul days after mayoral re-elections

Syrian-owned businesses in Istanbul were attacked during riots by Turkish citizens after false rumours were spread against a Syrian refugee.

The violence came days after Istanbul's mayoral re-elections, which were marred by anti-refugee rhetoric following the victory of CHP's Imamoglu
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