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Villagers detained in Tatvan give their statements at gendarme station

Villagers detained in Tatvan give their statements at gendarme station

One of the eight was tortured, as his photographs revealed. Two villagers are missing in Söğütlü village following an operation in the village by the soldiers, which followed an air bombardment in the rural areas. The detained villagers are expected to appear in court tomorrow.

Journalist who revealed child abuse goes to prison while abuser is free

Journalist who revealed child abuse goes to prison while abuser is free

A local journalist has been sentenced to prison for reporting on an incident of child abuse.

Harasser is free, the journalist who reported the news will go to jail

Harasser is free, the journalist who reported the news will go to jail

Covering the sexual abuse of a 16-year-old girl in Bitlis, journalist Sinan Aygül’s prison sentence for “violating the confidentiality of the investigation” has been upheld. While he will be sent to jail, the assaulter is free despite a 5-year prison term.

9 June 2021 Hikmet Adal

2 Soldiers in Bitlis, 1 Village Guard in Siirt Killed

2 Soldiers in Bitlis, 1 Village Guard in Siirt Killed

Two soldiers have lost their lives in Bitlis, one village guard has lost his life in Siirt in clashes that erupted between PKK members.

Curfews Declared in Some Villages of Bitlis

Curfews Declared in Some Villages of Bitlis

Curfews have been declared in some villages and hamlets of Tatvan district of Bitlis province.

As Villagers Return, 5 Villages Revive in Southeastern Turkey

NILAY VARDAR REPORTED FROM KAVAR

As Villagers Return, 5 Villages Revive in Southeastern Turkey

We are in Kavar, where a revival takes place. The streets decorated with flowers, the famous milk and honey. Especially, women pull out all the stops to reestablish a new life.

25 June 2014 Nilay Vardar