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Diyarbakır cafes faced with Islamist attacks over alcohol sale, women's clothing

Diyarbakır cafes faced with Islamist attacks over alcohol sale, women's clothing

The assailants were released after giving statements to the police following the latest attack. A DEM deputy says the attacks are reminiscent of Kurdish Hezbollah, a group responsible for the killing thousands of people in the region during the 1990s.

27 August 2024 Evrim Deniz

İnanç Yıldız

Doctor shortages deepen in Diyarbakır as emigration continues

Doctor shortages deepen in Diyarbakır as emigration continues

Local professional groups report that securing medical appointments has become increasingly difficult, while doctors face mounting burnout due to the dwindling workforce.

21 August 2024 İnanç Yıldız

'Bîrgeh' conveys the memory of institutions closed by State of Emergency practices

'Bîrgeh' conveys the memory of institutions closed by State of Emergency practices

Institutions with Kurdish and dissident identities that were closed through state of emergency practices are documented in the book titled "Bîrgeh Memory Almanac". The publication includes 246 civil society organizations and 42 media outlets, with a focus on those based in Diyarbakır.

1 December 2023 Ferid Demirel

Elected with half a million votes, sentenced for 'membership in a terrorist organization'

SELÇUK MIZRAKLI WAS SENTENCED TO OVER 9 YEARS AGAIN IN RETRIAL

Elected with half a million votes, sentenced for 'membership in a terrorist organization'

The Human Rights Association (IHD) Diyarbakır Branch made a statement regarding sentencing of the Mayor of Diyarbakır Metropolitan Municipality, Selçuk Mızraklı, to more than 9 years in prison once again in the retrial. The statement emphasized that Mızraklı was elected with 62% of the vote in the local elections in Diyarbakır on March 31, 2019.

30 November 2023

Investigation permission not granted for trustees of four municipalities in Diyarbakır

Investigation permission not granted for trustees of four municipalities in Diyarbakır

Diyarbakır Chamber of Architects filed an objection at the Council of State against the Ministry's letter stating that no action would be taken regarding the complaints in connection with "profit-oriented unauthorized construction" against the trustees appointed to replace elected mayors in four districts of Diyarbakır.

1 November 2023 İnanç Yıldız

Contractors behind collapsed residential complex in quakes face up to 22 years in prison

Contractors behind collapsed residential complex in quakes face up to 22 years in prison

One of the four buildings of the Diyarbakır residential complex collapsed in the earthquakes, killing 89 people.

Locals call for urgent response to wildfires in Diyarbakır, Hakkari

Locals call for urgent response to wildfires in Diyarbakır, Hakkari

Residents complained about the late response and lack of cooling efforts.

Wildfires continue to ravage Turkey amid heatwave

Wildfires continue to ravage Turkey amid heatwave

As a scorching heatwave sweeps across the country, wildfires are erupting from the northwest to the southeast. Fires in Çanakkale and Diyarbakır have yet to be contained.

Soldiers torture shepherds in Diyarbakır, share video on TikTok

Soldiers torture shepherds in Diyarbakır, share video on TikTok

Lawyers' groups have filed criminal complaints against the soldiers responsible for the violence on varios charges including "torture" and "deprivation of liberty."

Eight dead in Diyarbakır land dispute between two families

Eight dead in Diyarbakır land dispute between two families

Following the incident, which resulted in numerous injuries, the village where it took place has been placed under military blockade.

Loans to the earthquake-hit zones canceled in a few provinces including Diyarbakır

Loans to the earthquake-hit zones canceled in a few provinces including Diyarbakır

CHP Diyarbakır MP Sezgin Tanrıkulu disclosed the cancellation of loans to the province.

Amedspor vice president Ömer Elaldı detained ahead of playoff match

Amedspor vice president Ömer Elaldı detained ahead of playoff match

Police raided several residences belonging to Ömer Elaldı and his family ahead of the Diyarbakır-based team's crucial playoff game with 24 Erzincanspor.

Police officers accused of torturing child indicted for 'deprivation of liberty'

Police officers accused of torturing child indicted for 'deprivation of liberty'

The indictment has been criticized by lawyers who argue that the prosecutors are trying to let the perpetrators get away with their crimes.

Police detain contractor of Diyarbakır residential complex where 89 died in quakes

Police detain contractor of Diyarbakır residential complex where 89 died in quakes

The contractor has been charged with "killing and injuring multiple people with eventual intent."

Torture of child in Diyarbakır: Lawyers appeal against officers' release

Torture of child in Diyarbakır: Lawyers appeal against officers' release

The officers being charged with injury rather than torture shows that the authorities indent to cover up the officers' crimes, according to the head of the Diyarbakır Bar.

Three police officers arrested for torture of child in Diyarbakır

Three police officers arrested for torture of child in Diyarbakır

A 14-year-old child was hospitalized after being beaten by officers in the Kurdish-majority city.

Mob attack on LGBTI+s during Diyarbakır Newroz celebrations

Mob attack on LGBTI+s during Diyarbakır Newroz celebrations

Rights defenders and political party members who wanted to defend the LGBTI+s were also attacked.

22 March 2023 Evrim Kepenek

In photos: Military helicopters deployed to rescue cats trapped in Diyarbakır residential complex

In photos: Military helicopters deployed to rescue cats trapped in Diyarbakır residential complex

After an outcry from locals and animal rights defenders, the authorities halted the demolition to save pets in the buildings that were left severely damaged after the February 6 earthquakes.

23 February 2023

Demolition of Diyarbakır residential complex begins despite pets trapped inside buildings

FEBRUARY 6 EARTHQUAKES

Demolition of Diyarbakır residential complex begins despite pets trapped inside buildings

At least 14 pets are trapped inside a residential complex that was left severely damaged after the double earthquake.

22 February 2023 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Rents leap after the earthquake

FEBRUARY 6 EARTHQUAKES

Rents leap after the earthquake

Monthly rent of a two-room flat in the parts of Diyarbakır which was not affected by the earthquake rose from 3 thousand lira to around 7 thousand 500. Rents that were 800 lira increased to 4,000 lira in Elazığ.

16 February 2023 Nur Kaya

'Play Tent' campaign for children

FEBRUARY 6 EARTHQUAKES

'Play Tent' campaign for children

Child Crisis Network initiative started a campaign to set up Play Tents for children in Diyarbakır and Adıyaman.

15 February 2023

Earthquake victims in Diyarbakır unable to obtain basic needs

Earthquake victims in Diyarbakır unable to obtain basic needs

Women have difficulty finding hygienic toilets and taking care of their children. One woman who gave birth in a tent struggles to obtain medicine.

14 February 2023 Norşin Öncel

'We have to return to our damaged houses because of the cold'

FEBRUARY 6 EARTHQUAKES

'We have to return to our damaged houses because of the cold'

A mother of six staying in a tent with her children in Koşuyolu Park in Diyarbakır says they will have to return to their house which is heavily damaged. She says her children will die because of the cold otherwise.

10 February 2023 Roza Yiğit

'Field hospital should be built in Diyarbakır'

'Field hospital should be built in Diyarbakır'

Health employees of the state hospital are working in fear since there are damaged parts of the hospital after the earthquake.

9 February 2023

First night in Diyarbakır: 'This earthquake has killed us'

First night in Diyarbakır: 'This earthquake has killed us'

People in Diyarbakır spent the first night after the earthquakes in tents, mosques, schools, wedding halls, in the streets, or in their cars.

7 February 2023 Roza Yiğit

Heavy equipment enters Diyarbakır's Hevsel Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Heavy equipment enters Diyarbakır's Hevsel Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Hevsel Gardens face destruction as heavy equipment ravages the fertile lands. Sparking outrage among unions, while municipalities and officials remain silent.

21 December 2022

Eight police officers, one civilian injured in Diyarbakır roadside explosion

Eight police officers, one civilian injured in Diyarbakır roadside explosion

A bus carrying officers was toppled after the explosion. Seven of the injured have been discharged from hospital, and two others are not in serious condition. Five suspects have been taken into custody.

16 December 2022

No surprises: How voters in Diyarbakır view the HDP closure case

RECAP REPORTS

No surprises: How voters in Diyarbakır view the HDP closure case

The HDP, the third-largest party in Türkiye's parliament, is facing closure due to its alleged links to the PKK. Also, some 451 members of the party could be banned from politics.

7 December 2022 Rabia Çetin

Colleagues banned from visiting arrested journalists in Diyarbakır

Colleagues banned from visiting arrested journalists in Diyarbakır

The colleagues of the journalists were removed from the list of visitors. Their lawyer says this was a "second punishment."

11 November 2022

Sur in name only: How post-conflict reconstruction is changing Diyarbakır

Sur in name only: How post-conflict reconstruction is changing Diyarbakır

Most of the 20,000 residents that lived in six neighborhoods of Sur were displaced and have relocated to other districts following the 2015-2016 conflict. While many residents wanted to reclaim their homes and workplaces, most eventually sought to settle property disputes through state compensation.

17 October 2022 İnanç Yıldız

Diyarbakır's last synagogue under risk of collapse, warns MP

Diyarbakır's last synagogue under risk of collapse, warns MP

The synagogue was built in the 15th century basalt and limestone stones unique to Diyarbakır, and Jews of Çermik used it until the 1960s, Paylan has said.

28 September 2022

Dozens of ponds dry up in Diyarbakır

Dozens of ponds dry up in Diyarbakır

Farmers say they have to travel long distances to find water for their livestock.

8 September 2022