League of Legends character Sylas becomes symbol of Turkish protests

In the recent public protests in Turkey, a character from the game League of Legends, Silas the Liberator, unexpectedly became a symbol of the protesters. The protesters held posters with Silas' image, accompanied by slogans such as "Break the Chains," to express their demands for resistance to oppression and freedom. At the same time, more and more supporters also changed their social media profile pictures to Silas's image, or a combination of him and a group of people holding hands, symbolizing unity and resistance.

According to the BBC, more than 1,100 people have been arrested in the past few days, including journalists and left-wing politicians, as Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was detained on corruption charges. The government's harsh crackdown quickly sparked a wave of protests across the country.

At the protests and on social media platforms X and Reddit, Silas has become a cultural icon. His image frequently appears on various posters, many of which directly quote classic lines from the game:

• Break the chains

• "Stand up, brothers and sisters. They can't hang us all."

As the "liberator" in the game, Silas is originally a character who resists oppression and overthrows the system. In the tense social atmosphere in Turkey today, his image has been given a deeper realistic meaning. Protesters use this virtual hero to convey their political attitudes, showing the increasingly close connection between video game culture and real social struggles.

As of now, the protests are still ongoing and the voices of support on social media are growing. Silas is no longer just a game character, but has become a symbol of freedom, struggle and hope in the hearts of many people.