Diyarbakır Budget Hearing Overflow at Dusk

Rain-slicked asphalt reflects the harsh white glare of floodlights mounted beneath the government building, casting the crowd into deep silhouette against the twilight sky. Individuals stand shoulder to shoulder near the curved metal roof of a bus shelter, their forms defined by the water droplets clinging to wool coats and the heavy folds of winter scarves. A few faces tilt upward, catching the beam of light, while others hunch against the light drizzle. Plastic bags and bundled papers rest in the hands of the figures, visible only as dark shapes against the glowing background. The wet pavement mirrors the overhead lights, creating a shimmering path that leads toward the dense cluster of people waiting in the cold air. A raindrop slides down the curved edge of a metal pole in the foreground.