Turkish rock star's charity earthquake appeal provokes donations spat

A war of words has erupted over a charitable organisation started by a famous Turkish rock star.

After numerous social media users suggested donating to Haluk Levent's Ahbap organisation instead of the official AFAD, pro-government journalists criticised Levent and a "troll army" swarmed his online accounts.

The controversy has highlighted the mistrust felt by many in Turkey towards official state institutions and what many saw as the slow response by the government to Monday's earthquakes. 

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