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Body of missing woman in Batman found in dam waters in Hasankeyf

Body of missing woman in Batman found in dam waters in Hasankeyf

The sister of the journalist Mehmet Kızmaz, Rojvelat Kızmaz, who has been missing since Friday, February 9, in Batman, was found dead.

12 February 2024

Constitutional Court says not providing home to a single person is discrimination

Constitutional Court says not providing home to a single person is discrimination

With their home submerged in the water because of the Hasankeyf dam, a person was not given a new home because they were living alone and not married.

29 September 2021

‘Foreigners view us with envy,’ says Erdoğan

‘Foreigners view us with envy,’ says Erdoğan

"Foreigners now view our roads, bridges, and airports with envy when they come to Turkey," President Erdoğan has said, adding, "For healthcare, thousands come to Turkey, our citizens no longer need to go abroad to seek proper treatment."

'There was only one Hasankeyf and we have lost it'

'There was only one Hasankeyf and we have lost it'

The state-run Anadolu Agency has received criticism over a report on the ancient city that has submerged.

‘Excavation and Conservation of Cultural Heritage Must Continue in Hasankeyf’

OPEN LETTER FROM LIFE DEFENDERS

‘Excavation and Conservation of Cultural Heritage Must Continue in Hasankeyf’

The letter reads, “The continuation of archaeological excavation and conservation work would also create employment opportunities for local residents who face an extended period of economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Hasankeyf Coordination: Appointment of Trustee Directly Related with Ilısu Dam

Hasankeyf Coordination: Appointment of Trustee Directly Related with Ilısu Dam

Underlining that the recent appointment of a trustee to Batman Municipality is directly related with Ilısu Dam and hydroelectric power plant project, Hasankeyf Coordination says, “The destruction ensuing previous appointment of trustees is an indication of that.”

'Hasankeyf is About to Breathe its Last, Let’s Keep it Alive'

CALL BY ARTISTS, WRITERS, INTELLECTUALS

'Hasankeyf is About to Breathe its Last, Let’s Keep it Alive'

Hasankeyf Coordination has visited the villages of Hasankeyf, which is soon to be engulfed by the rising waters of Ilısu dam reservoir. 94 artists have made a joint call for the ancient city.

Last Call for Hasankeyf and Tigris Valley

Last Call for Hasankeyf and Tigris Valley

Hasankeyf Coordination has called on all segments of society and political actors to raise their voices for the ancient city of Hasankeyf, which is soon to be engulfed by Ilısu Dam. NGOs and political parties have also expressed their self-criticisms.

14 February 2020 Ali Safa Korkut,Eslem Kınay

‘Dam Reservoir Has Reached Hasankeyf Town, Doom is Impending’

HASANKEYF COORDINATION

‘Dam Reservoir Has Reached Hasankeyf Town, Doom is Impending’

“Engulfing 35 villages, Ilısu dam reservoir has reached Hasankeyf town, which is one of the most important cultural and natural heritage sites of the world”, says Hasankeyf Coordination in a recent statement for the press.

Last Historical Building in Hasankeyf to be Moved

Last Historical Building in Hasankeyf to be Moved

The historical buildings in Hasankeyf are being moved into a new place before the ancient city sinks under dam waters.

16 December 2019

Hasankeyf Initiative: These are the Days of Apocalypse for Hasankeyf and Tigris Valley

Hasankeyf Initiative: These are the Days of Apocalypse for Hasankeyf and Tigris Valley

"While even a single nail should not be driven in Hasankeyf, the demolition continues with earthmovers and dozers," the Initiative has said.

18 November 2019

Both Demolition and Resistance Continue in Hasankeyf's Historic Bazaar

Both Demolition and Resistance Continue in Hasankeyf's Historic Bazaar

The historical bazaar in Hasankeyf went to wrack and ruin after the demolition. While some shop owners moved to the new settlement area, others are resisting.

8 November 2019 Evrim Kepenek

Hasankeyf Protest in Front of UNESCO

Hasankeyf Protest in Front of UNESCO

The artists of Armanç Kerboranî Good Wishes Group have staged an art performance in front of UNESCO center in Paris to raise concerns over the ancient city of Hasankeyf, which is soon to be engulfed by Ilısu Dam.

Hasankeyf Dam Reservoir Grows According to New Satellite Images

Hasankeyf Dam Reservoir Grows According to New Satellite Images

Water retention in the Ilısu Dam that will cause the ancient city to submerge into the water began in July.

9 September 2019

Report on Hasankeyf: 'Women will Pay the Heaviest Price in Migration Wave'

Report on Hasankeyf: 'Women will Pay the Heaviest Price in Migration Wave'

The Hasaneyf Coordination has said in a report that 85 villages out of 195 will be submerged into water, causing a "migration wave."

3 September 2019

Hasankeyf Coordination Calls for Global Action on September 14

Hasankeyf Coordination Calls for Global Action on September 14

As the Ilısu Dam begins to fill with water, the Hasankeyf Coordination has released a statement for the "Action Day to Do/Draw/Say Something for Hasankeyf."

Hasankeyf to be Cordoned Off and Closed to Traffic: It is a Cordon of Destruction

Hasankeyf to be Cordoned Off and Closed to Traffic: It is a Cordon of Destruction

Batman Governor has announced that the ancient city of Hasankeyf, which is soon to be engulfed by Ilısu Dam, will be cordoned off and closed to traffic as of October 8. “It is a cordon of destruction,” Hasankeyf Coordination has responded.

Satellite Imagery Shows Hasankeyf Dam Reservoir Fills With Water

Satellite Imagery Shows Hasankeyf Dam Reservoir Fills With Water

The Hasankeyf Coordination has shared satellite imagery of the Ilısu Dam reservoir and said that millions of living beings, including endemic species, are in danger.

Intervention Against Hasankeyf Protest: 10 People Detained

Intervention Against Hasankeyf Protest: 10 People Detained

Intervening against the protest for ancient city of Hasankeyf, the police and soldiers have stated that the slogan of “Hasankeyf is history, lay claim to your history” has been forbidden and detained at least 10 people.

Protest in Vatican: Save Ancient City of Hasankeyf, Stop Ilısu Dam

Protest in Vatican: Save Ancient City of Hasankeyf, Stop Ilısu Dam

Artists from the Armanç Kerboranî Good Wishes Group have held an art performance in Vatican to raise concerns over the planned destruction of 12,000-year ancient city of Hasankeyf as the filling of Ilısu Dam is imminent.

Beginning of the End for Hasankeyf: Tests for Filling Dam Reservoir Start

Beginning of the End for Hasankeyf: Tests for Filling Dam Reservoir Start

The reservoir of the Ilısu Dam began to be filled with water according to reports from the region. Ercan Ayboğa from the Hasankeyf Initiative told bianet the latest developments.

26 July 2019 Pınar Tarcan

‘Why Didn’t They Intervene in Hasankeyf Fire with Helicopters?’

LIFE DEFENDERS

‘Why Didn’t They Intervene in Hasankeyf Fire with Helicopters?’

The fire that broke out in the ancient city of Hasankeyf in Batman yesterday could be put out late at night. Speaking to bianet, activists from Hasankeyf have asked why helicopters were not involved in the firefighting efforts.

22 July 2019 Evrim Kepenek

Statement for Hasankeyf by 25 Bar Associations: 'Let's Make the History Live'

Statement for Hasankeyf by 25 Bar Associations: 'Let's Make the History Live'

Chairpersons of 25 bar associations have come together in Hasankeyf upon a call by the Batman Bar Association, releasing a declaration against the Ilısu Dam which will cause the ancient city submerged into the water.

The Big Jump: People Jump into Water All Around the World for Hasankeyf Ancient City

The Big Jump: People Jump into Water All Around the World for Hasankeyf Ancient City

People jumped into seas, lakes and rivers in more than a dozen cities all around the world except Hasankeyf, where the governor banned going into the water.

Musicians Take Stage For Hasankeyf

Musicians Take Stage For Hasankeyf

Hasankeyf ancient town will be submerged into the water if the dam built in the area begins to be filled with water.

26 June 2019 Hicran Cengiz

Hasankeyf Initiative Says 'It's Not Late,' Calls for Cancelation of Dam Project

Hasankeyf Initiative Says 'It's Not Late,' Calls for Cancelation of Dam Project

"Even if the filling begins, it will be just for show for a long time. The aim here is to curb the struggle through a perception management operation."

33 People Detained for Hasankeyf Statement Released

33 People Detained for Hasankeyf Statement Released

33 people, who were taken into custody yesterday for attempting to protest the Ilısu Dam project that is soon to engulf the ancient city of Hasankeyf, have been released after an identity check at the district security directorate.

Police Intervention Against Hasankeyf Statement: 33 People Detained in Batman

Police Intervention Against Hasankeyf Statement: 33 People Detained in Batman

Police have intervened against the members of HDP Batman Youth Assembly who protested the Ilısu Dam project that will engulf the ancient city of Hasankeyf. HDP Batman MP Acar Başaran has denounced the intervention as “unconstitutional”.

‘It is not a Dream to Save Hasankeyf, We Can Hold a Referendum’

ERCAN AYBOĞA FROM THE INITIATIVE TO KEEP HASANKEYF ALIVE

‘It is not a Dream to Save Hasankeyf, We Can Hold a Referendum’

As the Ilısu Dam reservoir is about to be filled and engulf the ancient city of Hasankeyf, Ercan Ayboğa from the Initiative to Keep Hasankeyf Alive has spoken to bianet and suggested holding a referendum: “It is not a dream to save Hasankeyf.”

11 June 2019 Pınar Tarcan

Life Defenders: Put an End to the Project Engulfing Hasankeyf

INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR HASANKEYF

Life Defenders: Put an End to the Project Engulfing Hasankeyf

Making an international call for Hasankeyf, which will be engulfed after the filling of Ilısu Dam reservoir, life defenders have underlined that the region is subjected to irreversible and multidimensional destruction as a result of baseless economic interests.

International Urgent Call for Hasankeyf: ‘It is Not Too Late to Save it!’

International Urgent Call for Hasankeyf: ‘It is Not Too Late to Save it!’

75 civil society organizations from Turkey and the world have made an urgent call for Hasankeyf, which will be engulfed after the filling of Ilısu Dam reservoir starts in June: “It is not too late to save Hasankeyf and Tigris River! No filling of the Ilısu Dam Reservoir!”

ECtHR Dismisses Appeal for Conserving Hasankeyf Archeological Site

ECtHR Dismisses Appeal for Conserving Hasankeyf Archeological Site

The ECtHR has dismissed the appeal for conserving Hasankeyf archeological site because “there is not a universal individual right to the protection of the cultural heritage.”

21 February 2019

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