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Dismissed Co-Mayor of Van Özgökçe Ertan Faces up to 30 Years in Prison

Dismissed Co-Mayor of Van Özgökçe Ertan Faces up to 30 Years in Prison

The court has accepted the indictment against dismissed Metropolitan Co-Mayor of Van Özgökçe Ertan. She faces up to 30 years in prison on a series of charges including “terror propaganda” and "being a member of an armed terrorist organization".

11 October 2019

Dismissed HDP Mayors Respond to Allegations

Dismissed HDP Mayors Respond to Allegations

Dismissed Metropolitan Mayors of Van, Mardin and Diyarbakır Özgökçe Ertan, Türk and Mızraklı have attended a live TV program and responded to the allegations against them.

Van Trustee Cuts Off Logistic Support for Archaeological Excavation

Van Trustee Cuts Off Logistic Support for Archaeological Excavation

Appointed as a trustee to the Metropolitan Municipality of Van, Van Governor has suspended municipality’s support for ongoing excavation works around Van Castle. Researchers are now going to the excavation site on foot.

‘Reasons for Trustees Not Accepted by Society, We Receive Support from All Segments'

DISMISSED MAYORS OF VAN AND DİYARBAKIR SPEAK TO BIANET

‘Reasons for Trustees Not Accepted by Society, We Receive Support from All Segments'

While Van’s dismissed mayor said, “A former minister from AKP called us, former MPs from MHP as well… Several people from CHP also called”, ousted Diyarbakır Mayor stated, “Everyone should raise an objection against this unlawfulness.”

23 August 2019 Ruken Tuncel

Demonstrations and Events Banned in Van for the Last 999 Days

Demonstrations and Events Banned in Van for the Last 999 Days

It was on November 21, 2016, shortly after the attempted coup on July 15, when holding demonstrations and organizing events have been banned for reasons of security in Van. On August 12, the ban has been extended once again.

16 August 2019 Hikmet Adal