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Silent March Against Violence in Diyarbakir

Individuals and NGOs in Diyarbakir marched through the city on Thursday in a silent protest against the bombing: "We do not want violence," they said.

10 January 2008 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Kurdish MP: We Condemn Violence, Yet It Isn't Valued

Kurdish MP: We Condemn Violence, Yet It Isn't Valued

Gültan Kisanak a DTP deputy said: "We are not considering forming an investigative commission about the bombing. During our visit to the governor we could not get any information."

9 January 2008 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Sixth Death After Bombing

The Diyarbakir bombing of 3 January has claimed a sixth life, that of 17-year old Engin Taskaya.

9 January 2008 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Four People Released in Diyarbakir Bomb Case

After the bombing in Diyarbakir on Thursday, four of the people initially arrested have been released.

7 January 2008 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Diyarbakir NGOs: No Surrender to Violence

Diyarbakir NGOs: No Surrender to Violence

Around fifty NGOs from Diyarbakir, the scene to a deadly blast last week, expressed determination to stop violence. "Violence and savagery must never be used as methods to try to solve problems" they said.

6 January 2008 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü