content tagged with Bitlis

Transportation not possible to 907 settlements in six provinces

Transportation not possible to 907 settlements in six provinces

Due to heavy snowfall, some roads have been closed in Erzurum, Ağrı, Van, Bitlis, Hakkari, and Muş.

Special security zone declared in Şırnak

Special security zone declared in Şırnak

Citizens and opposition MPs question the successive declarations of special security zones in the southeastern provinces, resulting in hindering of the economic activities of the villagers.

Curfew followed by operations, clashes in Bitlis

Curfew followed by operations, clashes in Bitlis

The governor has declared an indefinite curfew against PKK activities in the rural district of Hizan.

Journalist Sinan Aygül injured in assault by mayor's bodyguards

Journalist Sinan Aygül injured in assault by mayor's bodyguards

The two individuals, including a police officer, have been remanded in custody. Meanwhile, the mayor has denied any involvement in the attack.

Four killed, 25 injured after refugee van crashes in eastern Turkey

Four killed, 25 injured after refugee van crashes in eastern Turkey

The injured have been reportedly admitted to the hospitals in nearby districts.

Heavy snowfall in Turkey cuts off access to 552 residential areas in 4 cities

Heavy snowfall in Turkey cuts off access to 552 residential areas in 4 cities

Turkey’s eastern provinces of Van, Muş, Hakkari and Bitlis have been severely affected by heavy snowfall; access to 552 residential areas has been cut off.

17 January 2022

Forest fires raging across Turkey’s 4 eastern provinces: No response

Forest fires raging across Turkey’s 4 eastern provinces: No response

In the face of ongoing forest fires in Dersim, Bingöl, Bitlis and Şırnak, citizens, together with firefighters, are making efforts to put out the fires.

HDP Co-Chair Sancar: Migration is a product of war policies

HDP Co-Chair Sancar: Migration is a product of war policies

HDP Co-Chair Mithat Sancar has talked about the recently escalating xenophobia: “We say ‘no’ to war; peace is our path. We will never give credence to racism.”

Journalist who revealed child abuse goes to prison while abuser is free

Journalist who revealed child abuse goes to prison while abuser is free

A local journalist has been sentenced to prison for reporting on an incident of child abuse.

Harasser is free, the journalist who reported the news will go to jail

Harasser is free, the journalist who reported the news will go to jail

Covering the sexual abuse of a 16-year-old girl in Bitlis, journalist Sinan Aygül’s prison sentence for “violating the confidentiality of the investigation” has been upheld. While he will be sent to jail, the assaulter is free despite a 5-year prison term.

9 June 2021 Hikmet Adal

Report on curfews in Kurdish-majority provinces

MIGRATION MONITORING ASSOCIATION

Report on curfews in Kurdish-majority provinces

The government started the widespread implementation of curfews in predominantly Kurdish-populated regions during the 2015 conflict.

Curfew in 10 villages, hamlets in Bitlis province

Curfew in 10 villages, hamlets in Bitlis province

The Governor’s Office of Bitlis has announced that a curfew has been declared in 10 villages and hamlets in central Bitlis until further notice.

12 January 2021

Construction of concrete buildings resumes near Nemrut crater lake

Construction of concrete buildings resumes near Nemrut crater lake

Nemrut lake, which is Turkey's largest and the world's second-largest crater lake, received the "Excellence Award" within the scope of the European Distinguished Destinations Project (EDEN).

21 October 2020

Curfew in 36 villages, hamlets in eastern Bitlis province

Curfew in 36 villages, hamlets in eastern Bitlis province

The Governor’s Office of Bitlis has announced that a curfew has been declared in 36 villages and hamlets in the province until further notice.

Curfew in 9 Villages, Hamlets in Bitlis Province

Curfew in 9 Villages, Hamlets in Bitlis Province

The Governor’s Office of Bitlis has announced that a curfew has been declared in nine villages and hamlets in the province until further notice.

Boat Capsizes on Lake Van, Claiming Lives of 7 Refugees

Boat Capsizes on Lake Van, Claiming Lives of 7 Refugees

A boat carrying refugees has capsized on Lake Van while docking in the district of Adilcevaz in Bitlis. Seven people have lost their lives in the incident and 64 people have been rescued.

26 December 2019

2-Month Curfew Lifted in Bitlis, Another One Declared on the Same Day

2-Month Curfew Lifted in Bitlis, Another One Declared on the Same Day

Two curfews declared in Turkey’s eastern province of Bitlis two months ago were lifted; on the same day, another curfew was declared in two different parts of the province for a day. As of today, all curfews declared in Bitlis have ended.

Second Curfew in Bitlis

Second Curfew in Bitlis

A curfew has been declared in the villages of Ağaçpınar and Ayrancılar and their hamlets in Bitlis on the ground of an operation to be launched in the region. Another curfew was also declared in 43 villages and hamlets in the province last week.

28 January 2019

Curfew in 43 Villages and Hamlets in Bitlis

Curfew in 43 Villages and Hamlets in Bitlis

Curfew has been declared in 43 villages and hamlets in Bitlis province as of this morning on the ground of upcoming military operations.

21 January 2019

Curfew in 6 Villages, 11 Hamlets in Bitlis

Curfew in 6 Villages, 11 Hamlets in Bitlis

Curfew has been declared in six villages and 11 hamlets in the district of Hizan in Turkey’s eastern province of Bitlis as of 11 p.m. on December 2 “until a further order is made.”

3 December 2018

Health Organizations: 1 Child Dies of Anthrax in Bitlis

Health Organizations: 1 Child Dies of Anthrax in Bitlis

Holding a joint press conference in Diyarbakır, health organizations have announced that a 10-year-old child has lost his or her life of anthrax.

14 September 2018

Operation, Curfew in District of Hizan in Bitlis

Operation, Curfew in District of Hizan in Bitlis

Curfew has been declared in the villages and hamlets in the district of Hizan in Bitlis due to an operation to be launched in the region.

1 Sergeant Major Loses His Life in Bitlis

1 Sergeant Major Loses His Life in Bitlis

Improvised explosive device planted by the PKK in Karınca Gendarmerie Post Zihnitepe area in Bitlis has exploded, killing Sergeant Major Sefa İzbudak.

3 Soldiers in Afrin, 1 Other in Bitlis Lose Their Lives

3 Soldiers in Afrin, 1 Other in Bitlis Lose Their Lives

Three soldiers have lost their lives, three others have been wounded by an explosive device exploding in Afrin operation. One soldier has lost his life, another has been wounded in an operation launched in Bitlis.

‘Update’ on Curfew in Bitlis

‘Update’ on Curfew in Bitlis

While curfew was declared in 13 villages, hamlets and neighborhoods, the curfew declared in Hizan, Güroymak and Mutki has been lifted.

Curfew in Bitlis

Curfew in Bitlis

Curfew was declared in five villages and two hamlets in Hizan, Bitlis as of today.

Bitlis Co-Mayors Taken into Custody During Operation in Municipality

Bitlis Co-Mayors Taken into Custody During Operation in Municipality

An operation has been carried out in Bitlis Municipality governed by DBP. Co-Mayors Hüseyin Olan and Nevin Daşdemir Dağkıran have been taken into custody.

24 November 2016

Curfew Declared in 2 Villages in Bitlis

Curfew Declared in 2 Villages in Bitlis

Following the operations launched in Aşağı Ölek and Yukarı Ölek villages, curfew has been declared in these two villages in Bitlis province.

25 October 2016

Clashes, Explosion in Bitlis: 5 Soldiers, 1 Ranger Killed

Clashes, Explosion in Bitlis: 5 Soldiers, 1 Ranger Killed

A ranger has lost his life in the armed conflicts that occurred in Hizan district of Bitlis province and an improvised explosive device paved on the road has been detonated while a military vehicle dispatched to the region was driving by. Three soldiers have lost their lives in the explosion.

6 Soldiers Killed in Mardin, Hakkari

6 Soldiers Killed in Mardin, Hakkari

Six soldiers have been killed in the attack bei PKK members in Mardin and Hakkari provinces this morning.

Bitlis Now Has William Saroyan Street

Bitlis Now Has William Saroyan Street

Bitlis Governor’s Office admitted the proposal regarding the change of certain street names which introduced a street named William Saroyan - Pulitzer winner novelist with Armenian origin from Bitlis.

26 December 2014