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Lawsuit against mayor's security detail officer for assaulting journalist

Lawsuit against mayor's security detail officer for assaulting journalist

Prosecutors have indicted the officer for beating a journalist during ministers' visit to Elazığ last year.

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

Violations of animal rights | Animal care home workers penalized on the lower limit

Violations of animal rights | Animal care home workers penalized on the lower limit

In the trial over the violations of animal rights at the Elazığ Temporary Animal Care Home in eastern Turkey, the defendants have been sentenced to 6 months in prison. Animal rights advocates will lodge an appeal against the ruling.

Journalist covering Enes Kara’s death removed from office as managing editor

Journalist covering Enes Kara’s death removed from office as managing editor

While newspaper’s Managing Editor Faik Akgün has been removed from office, the news report titled “Unable to withstand religious community’s pressure, he committed suicide” has been removed from the website.

13 January 2022

‘Elazığ not rebuilt as an earthquake-resistant city’

CHP REPORT

‘Elazığ not rebuilt as an earthquake-resistant city’

Main opposition CHP has prepared a report regarding the aftermath of the 6.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Turkey’s eastern province of Elazığ in January 2020 and claimed the lives of 41 people.

14 January 2021

Chamber of engineers calls for mobilization against earthquake

MAGNITUDE 5.3 EARTHQUAKE IN ELAZIĞ

Chamber of engineers calls for mobilization against earthquake

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake hit Turkey’s eastern province of Elazığ yesterday morning. Releasing a statement regarding the issue, the Chamber of Civil Engineers has said, “Stop acting as if measures were taken; we have already lost so much time.”

28 December 2020

Investigation into death of Ayas with autism

Investigation into death of Ayas with autism

The father of Muratcan Ayas has said that he learned about his son’s heart attack from hospital reports. He has filed a criminal complaint against the care home where his son with autism was staying; an autopsy was done as part of the investigation.

23 December 2020 Ayça Söylemez

‘Investigate the torture of person with autism’

‘Investigate the torture of person with autism’

Muratcan Ayas, a person with autism staying in a care home in Elazığ province, has lost 35 kilos in 90 days and lapsed into vegetative state after having a heart attack. A rights group has made a call for effective investigation into the issue.

16 December 2020

Pandemic in Turkey: ‘Social distance disappears in prison’

HUMAN RIGHTS ASSOCIATION

Pandemic in Turkey: ‘Social distance disappears in prison’

According to a recent statement by the Diyarbakır Branch of Human Rights Association (İHD), nearly five wardens enter the wards for search in Elazığ Campus Prison, not paying attention to social distance amid COVID-19 pandemic.

29 October 2020

Trustee appointed to HDP’s Sarıcan Municipality in Elazığ

Trustee appointed to HDP’s Sarıcan Municipality in Elazığ

Taken into custody, HDP’s Sarıcan Co-Mayor Bekir Polat has been removed from office by the Ministry of Interior and replaced with Deputy Governor Erkan Kaçmaz as a trustee.

How Has Pandemic Affected Economy in Southeastern and Eastern Turkey?

How Has Pandemic Affected Economy in Southeastern and Eastern Turkey?

Chairs of Diyarbakır, Elazığ, Van and Batman Chambers of Commerce and Industry say that the most important areas of employment are now closed. “No one has suffered in Antep thanks to state support,” according to Chair of Antep Industry Chamber.

25 May 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Elazığ Earthquake: Death Toll Rises to 40, Dozens Investigated Due to Social Media Posts

Elazığ Earthquake: Death Toll Rises to 40, Dozens Investigated Due to Social Media Posts

Forty-five people have been rescued from the debris after the 6.8-magnitude earthquake that left 76 of buildings demolished and 645 buildings seriously damaged.

27 January 2020

6.8-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Turkey's Eastern Province of Elazığ

6.8-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Turkey's Eastern Province of Elazığ

As of 4 p.m. today, 22 people have lost their lives and 1,243 people have been wounded in the earthquake that hit the district of Sivrice in Turkey’s eastern province of Elazığ on January 24. 42 people have been rescued from the rubble of collapsed buildings.

25 January 2020

Allegations of Torture in Elazığ Prison on Parliamentary Agenda

Allegations of Torture in Elazığ Prison on Parliamentary Agenda

HDP Van MP Tayip Temel has submitted a parliamentary question regarding the allegations that inmates are subjected to systematic torture in Elazığ No. 2 Prison.

38 People Arrested in Diyarbakır

38 People Arrested in Diyarbakır

38 of the 74 people, who were taken into custody as part of an operation conducted in the provinces of Diyarbakır, Hakkari and Elazığ, have been arrested.

16 November 2018

From Guards to Inmates: 'You are Enemies'

From Guards to Inmates: 'You are Enemies'

MPs taking the rights violations against the inmates in prisons in Bilecik and Elazığ to parliament have stated that petitions submitted by the inmates to the prosecutor’s officers are overlooked.

9 November 2017

Mardin Co-Mayor Ahmet Türk Taken into Hospital

Mardin Co-Mayor Ahmet Türk Taken into Hospital

Mardin Metropolitan Co-Mayor Türk has been taken into a hospital from Elazığ Prison in order to have the examinations related to his medical condition completed. The results will be sent to the Forensic Medicine for evaluation.

25 January 2017 Ayça Söylemez

Earthquake in South-East Turkey: 57 Casualties

Earthquake in South-East Turkey: 57 Casualties

An earthquake of 6.0 on the Richter scale rocked the region of the south-eastern province of Elazığ with its epicentre in the Karakoçan County in the early morning hours of 8 March. Latest numbers speak of 57 casualties and more than 60 injured.

8 March 2010 Erol Önderoğlu