11 Additional Regions in Dersim Declared Special Security Zone

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Governorship has announced that in addition to the previous 11 regions, 11 more regions have been declared special security zone in Dersim.

11 additional regions have been declared “special security zones” in Dersim. Within this practice which will last till June 6, 2016, entrance to special security zones without approval from civilian authorities has been prohibited.

According to the announcement made by the Governorship, the special security zones are located on the borders of the central district, Ovacık and Nazımiye districts.

Earlier, 11 regions subordinated to four districts including the central district had been declared special security zones until September 1, 2016 in Dersim. (YY/DG)