On November 30, 2023, a tragic accident unfolds on the bustling Kennedy Avenue highway in Istanbul. Yunus Emre Göçer, a dedicated motorcycle courier, is critically injured when a consular vehicle, driven by Mohamed Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, son of the Somali President, crashes into him. As medical teams rush Göçer to Samatya Training and Research Hospital, the incident begins to ripple through the city, igniting a wave of public outrage. The initial police report fails to assign blame to Mohamud, leading to his swift release and a storm of controversy.
In the following days, the narrative shifts as new evidence emerges. The expert report contradicts the initial findings, placing the blame squarely on Mohamud, who, despite this revelation, has already left Turkey on December 2, 2023. His departure, shielded by diplomatic status, incites further anger among the public and Göçer’s grieving family. Protests erupt, with couriers and citizens demanding justice, chanting slogans for accountability. The streets resonate with their cries, echoing the deep frustration over perceived failures in the justice system.
As the investigation continues, the tension escalates. The Turkish Minister of Justice faces backlash for dodging inquiries, while public figures and politicians voice their discontent over the handling of the case. The call for a transparent investigation and justice for Göçer becomes a national rallying cry, leaving a significant mark on the social and political landscape. The family’s quest for justice presses on, as the country watches, waiting for the scales of justice to tip in favor of truth and accountability.
