What Happened in Cizre While Governor Says Everything is Okay?

Ali İhsan Su, Governor of Şırnak province in southeastern Turkey made a press statement about the curfew in Şırnak between September 4 and 12.

Governor Su said the curfew was declared in order to protect people’s security of life and property by removing ditches and barricades planted explosives and traps inside. Su stated 7 guerrillas were killed and 25 police officers got wounded during the operations.

“Health services ran smoothly”

It was stated by the Governor that health services in the hospitals ran smoothly during the curfew but Su didn’t mention about the death of civilians.

HDP: Basic needs weren’t met

Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) Urfa deputy Ziya Çalışkan told bianet on September 10:

“Peoples’ basic needs weren’t met during the curfew; firemen who tried to put out the fire were attacked by the policemen and civilians died before reaching the hospital.

Turkish Medical Association’s President Beyazıt İlhan told medical workers were attacked.

“Bakeries were open”

Governor Su stated bakeries, markets and pharmacies were open and accessible for people.

Cizre people: No one can buy bread from the bakery

A public officer told bianet:

 “There are armored vehicles in Cizre; you can’t even move. No one can buy bread from the bakery. People make their breads at home.

Governor thanked people for their patience

Governor Su:

“I thank all people and tradesmen in Cizre for their patience and common sense. We will determinedly continue to eliminate all kinds of activities that threaten our people’s security of life and property, disturb the peace and our fellowship.”

Şırnak Bar Association makes an allegation

Şırnak Bar Association made an allegation related to 21 dead people who were killed during the curfew in Cizre. (ÇT)

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