Father of Turkish-US activist slain by Israel recalls her fight against 'injustice'

from Daily Sabah

Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi, who was shot dead by an Israeli sniper in the West Bank earlier this month, was “rebellious against injustice,” according to her father, Mehmet Suat Eygi.

"Regardless of language, religion, race, gender, political views or whether someone was right- or left-wing, she would offer help,” Eygi told Anadolu Agency (AA) in the coastal city of Didim in the Aegean province of Aydın days after Eygi was laid to rest in her ancestral homeland.

"She would not let distance stop her from helping. She would go anywhere in the world. While children of her generation were learning the details of makeup, Ayse was pursuing human rights," he said.

He also acknowledged the Turkish state's support since the killing of his daughter by Israel.

"Fortunately, our state provided significant support, assistance and attention at every stage. Even after the funeral, we continue to see the state's support during the legal process."

Türkiye condemned the killing and announced it would conduct its own investigation into her death. Ankara will also seek international arrest warrants for Eygi’s killing, officials said...

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