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Inadequate inspections result in reclassification of damaged homes in Kilis

SIX MONTHS ON FROM TURKEY EARTHQUAKES

Inadequate inspections result in reclassification of damaged homes in Kilis

In Kilis, one of the least-affected provinces from the earthquake, people are reluctant to leave their damaged homes, experts warn.

14 August 2023 Emine Algan

Eight security personnel injured in rocket attack targeting border area in southeast Türkiye

Eight security personnel injured in rocket attack targeting border area in southeast Türkiye

The attack came after Türkiye's large-scale airstrikes in Syria and Iraq.

21 November 2022

‘The man pleads guilty of sexual abuse, how can you release him?’

‘The man pleads guilty of sexual abuse, how can you release him?’

The uncle of the child subjected to sexual assault says, “We asked the prosecutor, ‘While it is all obvious and the defendant pleaded guilty, how could you demand his release?’ He got angry and told us, ‘The court released him, go and talk to them’.”

‘A perpetrator of sexual assault released in Kilis,’ says former CHP MP

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‘A perpetrator of sexual assault released in Kilis,’ says former CHP MP

Barış Yarkadaş, a former main opposition CHP MP, has posted a series of tweets, raising concerns that a man sexually abusing a 17-year-old girl in Kilis for two years has been released from prison after only 12 days of arrest.

Bomb Attack in Çobanbey in Syria: 12 People Lose Their Lives

Bomb Attack in Çobanbey in Syria: 12 People Lose Their Lives

According to initial reports, at least 12 people have lost their lives in a bomb attack in northern Syrian district of Çobanbey in Turkey-Syria border.

16 September 2019

Missiles Launched on Kilis, Reyhanlı, Killing 1 Person

Missiles Launched on Kilis, Reyhanlı, Killing 1 Person

Six missiles have been launched on Kilis and Hatay, killing one person, wounding at least 11 others.

2 February 2018

5 People Lose Their Lives in Missile Attacks in 11 Days

5 People Lose Their Lives in Missile Attacks in 11 Days

At least 22 missiles have been launched on Kilis and Reyhanlı since January 21, killing five people, wounding 65 others.

1 February 2018

Missile Launched on Reyhanlı, 17-Year-Old Girl Dies

Missile Launched on Reyhanlı, 17-Year-Old Girl Dies

A rocket launched on Reyhanlı has hit a home. 17-year-old Fatma Avlar has lost her life in the hospital where she was taken to for treatment, another one has been injured.

31 January 2018

2 Rockets Launched on Kilis, Killing 2 People in Mosque

2 Rockets Launched on Kilis, Killing 2 People in Mosque

One of two rockets reportedly launched from Afrin to Kilis hit a mosque, killing two people.

25 January 2018

16 Rockets Hit Kilis, Reyhanlı on 2nd Day of Operation into Afrin

16 Rockets Hit Kilis, Reyhanlı on 2nd Day of Operation into Afrin

Five rockets hit Kilis, 11 hit Reyhanlı, killing one person and wounding 53 others since the first hours of January 21.

22 January 2018

Rocket Launched at Kilis from ISIS-Held Territory, 7 People Wounded

Rocket Launched at Kilis from ISIS-Held Territory, 7 People Wounded

A rocket has been launched at Kilis from ISIS-held territory in Syria, injuring seven people, five of whom were children.

22 September 2016

Why Does ISIS Target Specifically Kilis?

ASSOC. PROF. DR. HAKAN GÜNEŞ RESPONDED

Why Does ISIS Target Specifically Kilis?

The official statements as to the ISIS attacks on Kilis were defining the rockets as “falling” first, and “accidentally dropped” later; now it is admitted that those are actually attacks. But why does ISIS target Kilis? Why did AKP take so long to admit that this is an attack?

10 May 2016 Haluk Kalafat

NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg: We Are Concerned About Kilis

NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg: We Are Concerned About Kilis

NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg in his statement as to attacks on Kilis has expressed that he is worried that the situation might deteriorate and this directly affects Turkey’s security.

Special Security Zone on Kilis Border

Special Security Zone on Kilis Border

The territory of two border guard posts in Kilis have been declared a special security zone.

Rocket Launched on Kilis Wounds 3

Rocket Launched on Kilis Wounds 3

Three rockets were launched on Kilis this morning, wounding three people two of whom are police officers.

Rocket Launched on Kilis Drop in City Center

Rocket Launched on Kilis Drop in City Center

Another rocket was launched on Kilis today. The rocket hitting the city center wounded people.

Rocket Hits Kilis Again This Morning

Rocket Hits Kilis Again This Morning

Rocket launched from an ISIS-held territory has hit Kilis this morning. The rockets have dropped on an empty field.

Shooting Ban on Journalist Hacaloğlu in Kilis

Shooting Ban on Journalist Hacaloğlu in Kilis

Journalist Hilmi Hacaloğlu has been hindered by police in Kilis where he went for shooting, he was told that he can’t shoot without permission of the Governorship. Hacaloğlu told that there is an intense fear atmosphere in the city.

27 April 2016 Ayça Söylemez

Kurtulmuş: 46 Rockets Launched on Kilis, 17 Killed Since January

Kurtulmuş: 46 Rockets Launched on Kilis, 17 Killed Since January

Government Spokesperson Kurtulmuş stating 46 rockets have been launched on Kilis killing 17 as of January 18, has declared the precautions to be taken.

Rocket Drops in Kilis Again, 1 Killed, 10 Injured

Rocket Drops in Kilis Again, 1 Killed, 10 Injured

Katyusha bombshells have dropped on the yard of a mosque in Kilis 100 meters away from the governorate, killing one person and injuring 10 others yesterday. Police have attacked on the people protesting.

Rocket Hits Kilis Again

Rocket Hits Kilis Again

A rocket launched from the ISIS held territory in Syria hit Kilis today causing fire break out in a house and two persons getting injured.

Rocket on Kilis, Shell on Hatay Fired

Rocket on Kilis, Shell on Hatay Fired

A rocket has been launched on Kilis from ISIS-held territory in Syria, which has made it the seventh time. A shell was fired on Hatay again from the Syrian side; two killed, five wounded

2 Rockets Launched on Kilis

2 Rockets Launched on Kilis

Two rockets launched from Syria have dropped on Kilis. The Governor announced that there are six wounded of whom three are heavily.

Rocket Drops in Kilis Again

Rocket Drops in Kilis Again

Two rockets have been launched from Syria’s ISIS-held territory, left two wounded.

Rocket Launched on Kilis, 2 Killed

Rocket Launched on Kilis, 2 Killed

Rockets launched from Syrian side have hit neighborhoods in Kilis, two people of whom one was a child have been killed, another injured. Rockets reportedly have been fired by ISIS.

“Use My Confiscated Camera As Evidence”

“Use My Confiscated Camera As Evidence”

DİHA reporter Nazım Daştan was summoned to testify for charges related to “photographing in a military zone” while reporting on the Syrian refugees crossing the border.

13 November 2014 Erol Önderoğlu