Deniz Gezmiş

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Ranks #17 on Turkey Trends

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Deniz Gezmiş was a Turkish left-wing activist and political leader who was one of the three founders of the Turkish People's Liberation Army. He was known for his Marxist-Leninist ideology and his opposition to the Turkish government's authoritarian policies.

He is currently trending on social media due to his symbolic significance as a champion of social justice and democracy in Turkey, with many users drawing parallels between his activism and the ongoing struggles for human rights and freedom of expression in the country.

Started trending 7 hours ago