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Fourteen social media users detained for praising deadly PKK attack

Fourteen social media users detained for praising deadly PKK attack

Nine soldiers were killed in a recent attack targeting a Turkish military base in Iraq’s Kurdistan region.

15 January 2024

Seven soldiers killed in cross-border military operations in two days

Seven soldiers killed in cross-border military operations in two days

The soldiers were killed during the "Claw-Lock Operation" in Iraq's Kurdistan region, the Defense Ministry has announced.

28 November 2022

Russia tries to 'persuade' Turkey to peaceful solution in Syria

Russia tries to 'persuade' Turkey to peaceful solution in Syria

Russia's special envoy for Syria, Alexander Lavrentiev has said,"Turkey's launching an operation in northern Syria against Kurdish formations are unreasonable."

US Department of State: Turkey should stick to the commitment on halting offensive operations in northeast Syria

OPERATION INTO NORTHEAST SYRIA

US Department of State: Turkey should stick to the commitment on halting offensive operations in northeast Syria

“We are deeply concerned about discussions of potential increased military activity in northern Syria,” US Department of State Spokesperson Ned Price has said.

Trees being cut down to build new military bases in eastern Turkey

Trees being cut down to build new military bases in eastern Turkey

The cutting down of trees for the establishment of new police stations and military bases in the Şenyayla region of Muş province continues since March.

Military operations hamper response to wildfires in Dersim

Military operations hamper response to wildfires in Dersim

The mayor of Hozat district has told bianet that they are not allowed to enter the fire zone due to ongoing military operations.

24 August 2021 Kemal Özmen

HDP calls for a halt to Turkey’s cross-border military operations

HDP calls for a halt to Turkey’s cross-border military operations

The Peoples’ Democratic Party has stated that the government carries out cross-border military operations in every domestic and international political crisis, adding that these military operations aggravate the crises even further.

Curfew in 42 Villages in Diyarbakır Lifted

Curfew in 42 Villages in Diyarbakır Lifted

After the operations carried out in 42 villages of Diyarbakır have ended, the curfew declared in these regions have been lifted as well.

4 December 2017

Turkey Convicted of Extrajudicial Killing By Military and Police

Turkey Convicted of Extrajudicial Killing By Military and Police

The European Court of Human Rights has passed judgement on three cases of extrajudicial killing in two different police-military operations. Turkey has been sentenced to pay compensation for having violated “the right to life”.

6 September 2016

1 Soldier Killed in Van, 1 Other Injured

1 Soldier Killed in Van, 1 Other Injured

One soldier has lost his life in the armed conflict between security forces and members of PKK in the intersection of Gürpınar and Çatak districts of Turkey’s eastern province of Van, another injured.

Curfew in Silopi Reduced to Half Day

Curfew in Silopi Reduced to Half Day

The curfew declared in Silopi district of Şırnak province in southeastern Turkey on April 5 has been reduced to half day and will be in effect in evening hours.

1 Forest Keeper, 1 Sergeant Killed in Nusaybin

1 Forest Keeper, 1 Sergeant Killed in Nusaybin

One forest keeper and a specialized sergeant have been killed, two others injured in Nusaybin district of Mardin province.

One Soldier Killed in Sur

One Soldier Killed in Sur

One soldier has been killed, two others injured in the clash occurred in Sur district of Diyarbakır. General Staff has announced that also two PKK members have been killed in the clash.

17 February 2016

39 Bodies Retrieved from Cizre

39 Bodies Retrieved from Cizre

According to the statement made by crisis desk in Cizre to bianet, 39 bodies have been taken out of Cizre.

11 February 2016

Reconstruction in Silopi Following Curfew

Reconstruction in Silopi Following Curfew

The municipality determining damage in 350 houses following curfew and operations in Silopi, has formed damage determination committee for reconstruction.

1 February 2016

2 Security Officers Killed, 10 Civilians Wounded in Cizre

2 Security Officers Killed, 10 Civilians Wounded in Cizre

Conflict lasting during the weekend in Cizre claimed lives of two security officers, wounded 10 civilians.

25 January 2016

67% of Turkey Don’t Approve Military Operations against Syria

METROPOLL RESEARCH

67% of Turkey Don’t Approve Military Operations against Syria

Metropoll Strategic and SocialResearchesCenter prepared a questionnaire “What do our people think about government’s Syria goals and policy?”

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

Battles in Southeast: 4 Soldiers, 17 PKK Militants Dead

Military operations in the Southeast are continuing with thousands of soldiers and air support involved.

30 October 2007 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Operations in Tunceli: 1 Soldier, 15 PKK Militants Dead

Operations in Tunceli: 1 Soldier, 15 PKK Militants Dead

During operations in the province of Tunceli on Sunday, 15 PKK militants and one sergeant were killed.

29 October 2007 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

3 French Journalists Released after 30 Hours

Perrier, Vigoureux and de Banville, theree French journalists who were detained during border pass have been released, but their camera is seized as "instrument of crime".

26 October 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

Two French Journalists Detained at Border

Yesterday, two French journalists were arrested at a Turkish border gate with Northern Iraq after they refused to show their film material to officials.

25 October 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

Government Ban Violates Right to Access to Information

Journalists' associations have condemned the government's decision to ban broadcasts about the PKK attack in Hakkari.

24 October 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

Reporters Detained in South-East

Four reporters were detained for a short time for covering military activity in the Yüksekova district of Hakkari in south-eastern Turkey.

23 October 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

"There May Be Cross-Border Operations"

"There May Be Cross-Border Operations"

Today government members, army and secret service members and police officers met to discuss the increase in violence in recent days.

9 October 2007 Erhan Üstündağ