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‘We will not forget the rights violations in Hakkari’

CURFEWS IN 2016

‘We will not forget the rights violations in Hakkari’

Human Rights Association (İHD) Hakkari Branch has released a written statement and reminded the public and authorities of the violations of rights committed during the 79-day curfew declared in Kurdish-majority Yüksekova on March 13, 2016.

All defendants sentenced to prison in the KCK Yüksekova case

All defendants sentenced to prison in the KCK Yüksekova case

The trial over the Kurdistan Communities Union has been concluded. 30 defendants, including the dismissed and arrested Yüksekova Co-Mayor Yaşar, have been given prison sentences ranging from 8 years, 9 months to 17 years, 6 months.

As Yüksekova Haber newspaper turns 21...

A STORY OF JOURNALISM IN HAKKARİ

As Yüksekova Haber newspaper turns 21...

Yüksekova Haber Newspaper was established on May 5, 2000, but our newspaper, which we raised with great efforts, was closed by a Statutory Decree in 2016. We don’t accept this. We did not commit a crime, we are not guilty. Happy birthday to us.

6 May 2021 Necip Çapraz

Distance education in Yüksekova amid hardships

PENNED BY NECİP ÇAPRAZ

Distance education in Yüksekova amid hardships

We listen to stories of people who knock doors over doors to ask for a television, tablet or smartphone. Power is also cut quite frequently in Yüksekova.

21 September 2020 Necip Çapraz

Armored vehicle overturns in Hakkari, claiming the lives of 2 police officers

Armored vehicle overturns in Hakkari, claiming the lives of 2 police officers

An armored police vehicle overturned in Turkey’s eastern Hakkari province, two special operations police officers have lost their lives in the accident.

‘Male Justice Continues its Proceedings in Yüksekova’

ATTORNEY HARİKA GÜNAY KARATAŞ

‘Male Justice Continues its Proceedings in Yüksekova’

Commenting on the release of a man arrested for having sexually abused his 12-year-old cousin, attorney Harika Günay Karataş has stated, “Male justice has continued its proceedings in Yüksekova. The Heavy Penal Court in the district is the instigator now.”

24 December 2018 Evrim Kepenek

‘If My Family Comes to Visit Me, They are Financially Affected; If Not, Emotionally’

‘If My Family Comes to Visit Me, They are Financially Affected; If Not, Emotionally’

Being arrested in Rize, which is located 911 kilometers away from his family, Gökhan Saygı has said, “My family is having difficulties in coming to visit me. These are also financial difficulties, which leave behind an emotional impact as well.”

6 November 2018

11-Month-Old Baby, His Mother Lose Their Lives in Attack in Hakkari

11-Month-Old Baby, His Mother Lose Their Lives in Attack in Hakkari

Nurcan Karakaya (25) and her 11-month-old son Mustafa Karakaya have lost their lives by PKK detonating the explosive planted on the road in Yüksekova, Hakkari.

19 Children Die Due to Explosives in Last 2 Years

19 Children Die Due to Explosives in Last 2 Years

Upon the explosion of two explosives on two consecutive days in Yüksekova, one child has lost his life and one adult has been injured. In the last two years, explosion of ammunition left behind from operations has claimed the lives of 19 children and injured 36 people.

1 Injured in Explosion at Garden of a House in Yüksekova

1 Injured in Explosion at Garden of a House in Yüksekova

An explosion has occurred at the garden of a house in Güngör Neighborhood in Yüksekova, where conflicts have escalated during operation period, leaving İbrahim Akdağ injured. At another incident in the same neighborhood, 10 year-old Oktay also lost his life the previous day.

12 March 2018 Ayça Söylemez

31 ‘Special Security Zones’ in 4 Districts in Hakkari

31 ‘Special Security Zones’ in 4 Districts in Hakkari

31 different areas in districts of Çukurca, Merkez (Center), Şemdinli and Yüksekova in Hakkari have been declared “Special Security Zone” for 14 days.

10 November 2017

4 Soldiers Lose Their Lives in Attack in Hakkari

4 Soldiers Lose Their Lives in Attack in Hakkari

Four soldiers have lost their lives and four others have been injured as an improvised explosive device planted on a road in Yüksekova district of Hakkari was detonated.

Trustee Appointed to Yüksekova Municipality

Trustee Appointed to Yüksekova Municipality

Hakkari’s Yüksekova district sub-Governor Kaşıkçı has been appointed as trustee to the district. The number of trustees appointed to DBP-governed municipalities has risen to 45.

19 December 2016

1 Police Arrested in Yüksekova Incident

1 Police Arrested in Yüksekova Incident

Following the incident that four civilians have been killed resulted by the fire opened from armored vehicle, police officer in charge of the weapon has been arrested. Bodies of the funeral were held with the participation of politicians.

10 October 2016

3 Village Guards Killed in Yüksekova

3 Village Guards Killed in Yüksekova

In Yüksekova district of Hakkari, PKK members have opened fire on village guards ensuring the security of the road construction vehicles. Three village guards were killed, two others injured in the clash.

29 September 2016

Curfews Declared in 3 Villages, 3 Neighborhoods, 1 Hamlet in Yüksekova

Curfews Declared in 3 Villages, 3 Neighborhoods, 1 Hamlet in Yüksekova

Curfews were declared in some villages of Hakkari’s Yükekova district as of 3 a.m. on Sunday.

19 September 2016

Curfew Declared in Yüksekova For 3 Days

Curfew Declared in Yüksekova For 3 Days

Curfew has been declared in Yüksekova district of Hakkari province for three days following the rocket attack on special operations police.

Hakkari-Şırnak to Become District, Yüksekova-Cizre to Become Province

Hakkari-Şırnak to Become District, Yüksekova-Cizre to Become Province

According to the law draft submitted to the parliament, Turkey's Hakkari and Şırnak province will be turned into districts while Yüksekova and Cizre districts will be turned into province. Hakkari will be called Çölemerik, Şırnak will be called Nuh.

What Remains After Conflicts in Yüksekova: 2 Photographs, 1 Book

What Remains After Conflicts in Yüksekova: 2 Photographs, 1 Book

Two women, both university students who have lost their houses during the conflicts wanted to find memories from their mother and sister who have passed away 9 years ago. Yet they find nothing but two photographs and one book in the ruins of their house.

Bomb Attack on Military Vehicle in Hakkari

Bomb Attack on Military Vehicle in Hakkari

According to the initial reports, three soldiers have been injured upon detonation of improvised explosive device planted earlier on the Şemdinli - Yüksekova road in Kaymakamlık Çeşmesi region while military vehicles were driving by.

Change in Curfew in Hakkari

Change in Curfew in Hakkari

Curfew has been declared in two other villages of Hakkari center and Çukurca district. The curfew in Gündeş village and its hamlets has been lifted.

General Staff Announces Operations Over

General Staff Announces Operations Over

The General Staff has announced that the operations lasting since March 14 have ended but the works to remove barricades, close the ditches, and search activities continue districtwide.

Yüksekova News Editorial Director Explains Developments in District

Yüksekova News Editorial Director Explains Developments in District

Erkan Çapraz from Yüksekova News has spoken about the operations expanding through neighboring villages on 39th day of the curfew.

21 April 2016 Haluk Kalafat

2 Police Officers Killed in Nusaybin, Yüksekova

2 Police Officers Killed in Nusaybin, Yüksekova

Two police officers have lost their lives in the operations against YPS members in Nusaybin district of Mardin under curfew and Yüksekova district of Hakkari.

Smokes Rise in Yüksekova, Municipality Forms Immigration Unit

Smokes Rise in Yüksekova, Municipality Forms Immigration Unit

Explosions have been taking place in Yüksekova during the operations launched following the curfew declared on March 13, smokes rise above the houses.

1 Police Officer Killed in Yüksekova

1 Police Officer Killed in Yüksekova

A special security police officer has lost his life in Orman neighbourhood of Yüksekova district of Hakkari province in the clash between security forces and YPS members.

Demirtaş: Cause of War in Yüksekova is not Ditches-Barricades

Demirtaş: Cause of War in Yüksekova is not Ditches-Barricades

Demirtaş has said olive branch offered by Kurdish people on June 7 was received by Turkish people, yet AKP has turned to war policies upon its authority shaken.

2 Police Officers, 1 Soldier Killed in Yüksekova

2 Police Officers, 1 Soldier Killed in Yüksekova

In the explosion which has occurred while armoured vehicles had been passing, two police officers and a soldier have been killed and nine security officers injured. The curfew enters its 22th day in the district.

Operation Ends in Sur, Starts in Yüksekova

Operation Ends in Sur, Starts in Yüksekova

It has been announced that the operation lasted for months in Sur has ended yet curfew is still in effect. Operation was launched in Yüsekova of Hakkari yesterday (March 9).

15 State Institutions Planned to be Moved to Cizre, Yüksekova

15 State Institutions Planned to be Moved to Cizre, Yüksekova

At least 15 institutions and 500 state officers will be reassigned in 90 days in line with the plan of moving Hakkari and Şırnak provincial centrals to Yüksekova and Cizre districts.

20 January 2016

Curfew Lifted in Yüksekova

Curfew Lifted in Yüksekova

Curfew declared three days ago in Yüksekova has been lifted, two civilians lost their lives in the operations launched during the curfew.

23 November 2015

Police Intervention in Funeral in Turkey’s Southeast Yüksekova District

Police Intervention in Funeral in Turkey’s Southeast Yüksekova District

Police have intervened in people gathered for funeral of two people who lost their lives in the police operations during curfew in Yüksekova.

23 November 2015

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