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Many protestors in Turkey are using posters showcasing League of Legends<\/em>\u00a0champion Sylas, who has become a symbol of resistance. His in-game quotes such as \u201cbreak the chains\u201d and imagery appear on signs as well as social media profile pictures of people joining hands<\/span>.\u00a0<\/p>