‘Break the chains’: Turkish protestors use League of Legends champ as symbol of resistance

Many protestores in Turkey are using posters showcasing League of Legends champion Sylas, who has become a symbol of resistance. His in-game quotes such as “break the chains” and imagery appear on signs as well as social media profile pictures of people joining hands. 

According to the BBC, more than 1,100 people, several journalists, and left-wing leaders were arrested and detained by the government of Turkey over the past several days, which has caused a mass movement in the country. The protests started after the arrest of the Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, an opposition leader, on formal charges of corruption. Some people have also shared their Sylas posters on X, showing their support for the movement in Turkey.