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Curfew in 43 Villages of Diyarbakır Lifted

Curfew in 43 Villages of Diyarbakır Lifted

Diyarbakır Governorship has announced that the curfew declared in 43 villages and hamlets of Diyarbakır province have been lifted.

‘Who is Responsible for Operations in Lice?’, Asks HDP’s Yiğitalp

‘Who is Responsible for Operations in Lice?’, Asks HDP’s Yiğitalp

HDP Diyarbakır MP Yiğitalp has requested that the ongoing curfews, operations and rights violations be investigated, and those who are responsible for those be determined.

Response to Amnesty from Interior Ministry: Measures in Sur are ‘Legitimate and Proportionate’

Response to Amnesty from Interior Ministry: Measures in Sur are ‘Legitimate and Proportionate’

Issuing a statement about Amnesty’s Sur report, the Ministry of Interior has said “The measures taken as part of fighting terrorism in Turkey are legitimate, necessary and proportionate”.

24 January 2017

Operations and Curfew in Diyarbakır

Operations and Curfew in Diyarbakır

Curfew has been declared in three villages and one hamlet in Dicle district of Diyarbakır as of Saturday morning. It has been reported that operations will be held in the region.

14 November 2016

Sur Report by HDP: ‘Cultural Heritage’ Turned into Ruin

Sur Report by HDP: ‘Cultural Heritage’ Turned into Ruin

In a report on the Sur district of Diyarbakır, the HDP has said that 90 civilians and 71 security staff have lost their lives and that historical buildings in the district have been destroyed in the curfews and operations.

7 September 2016

Operations, Curfew in 13 villages of Diyarbakır

Operations, Curfew in 13 villages of Diyarbakır

The governorate has declared that it will be launching operations in 13 villages in Diyarbakır’s four districts. It was announced that from this morning onwards there will be a curfew.

İHD: No News Can be Received from Some Villages of Lice

İHD: No News Can be Received from Some Villages of Lice

İHD Diyarbakır Branch has declared that communication has been cut with some regions of Lice where curfew and operation are continuing, and that the residents’ condition are unknown. It has demanded entry to those villages.

President Erdoğan: Operations to Persist

President Erdoğan: Operations to Persist

President Erdoğan in his speech at the fast-breaking meal he attended has said, “Our fight against terror, these operations will not stop until peace and tranquility is restored; everyone should know it like that”.

UN Sends Investigation Commission

UN Sends Investigation Commission

The United Nations has declared that they have accepted the demand for commission to investigate the violation rights that took place during the operations in the southeast, and that send a commission as soon as possible.

TİHV: At Least 338 Civilians Killed in Curfew in 8 Months

TİHV: At Least 338 Civilians Killed in Curfew in 8 Months

According to data of the TİHV, at least 338 civilians killed in places where curfew was declared between August 16, 2015-April 20, 2016. Of those killed, 78 were children and 30 were above 60 years old.

Human Rights Association Declares Right Violations During Curfews

Human Rights Association Declares Right Violations During Curfews

Human Rights Association has announced violated human rights such as life, shelter, nutrition in areas where curfew was declared.

Academics Criticize Government Over Human Rights Liabilities

OPEN LETTER FROM HUMAN RIGHTS ACADEMICS IN TURKEY

Academics Criticize Government Over Human Rights Liabilities

Human rights academics have said, “Human rights liabilities cannot be suspended because of counter terrorism operations”.

22 October 2015

Operation Launched in Şırnak: 13 Detainees

Operation Launched in Şırnak: 13 Detainees

13 people from 20 different addresses were detained in Şırnak after two policemen died during a bombing attack. 7 suspects are wanted by the police.

14 September 2015

PM Davutoğlu: Instructions Are Clear Whoever Threatens Our Border

PM Davutoğlu: Instructions Are Clear Whoever Threatens Our Border

PM Davutoğlu made a statement related to air operation against ISIS, latest attacks against Turkey and operations against terrorist organizations.

Operations against PKK, ISIS and DHKP-C in İstanbul, One Killed

Operations against PKK, ISIS and DHKP-C in İstanbul, One Killed

A person was killed in operations against PKK, ISIS, DHKP-C and YDG/H in İstanbul. 251 people were detained.

Scores of Militants, Troops Die in Clashes in Hakkari

MILITARY OPERATIONS IN FULL SWING

Scores of Militants, Troops Die in Clashes in Hakkari

Two specialist sergeants died and one soldier was injured after members of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) detonated a roadside bomb in the southeastern province of Hakkari. Another troop and 15 PKK militants also lost their lives during a military operation in the area.

The Bombings as Seen from Hakkari

The Bombings as Seen from Hakkari

People in Cukurca, the district of Hakkari closest to the Iraqi border, have lived with the sound of bombings for years. They ask for investment in the area rather than operations.

26 December 2007 Erkan Çapraz,Erkan Çapraz

Interview with Ertugrul Kürkcü

"Army and AKP Rely on 'Muslim Brotherhood' in Kurdish Question"

However much the upper echelons of the army may dislike the AKP because of the headscarf and its religious discourses, they are willing to cooperate with the party as long as it does not threaten their territory.

25 December 2007