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Artvin villagers detained for opposing touristic facility project

Artvin villagers detained for opposing touristic facility project

“The Forest Management Directorate allows anyone with money in their pocket to cut down forests as they please,” said an activist.

Satellite images show extent of deforestation in Şırnak

Satellite images show extent of deforestation in Şırnak

Tree felling has been continuing in Şırnak for "security reasons" for about three years.

Şırnak lost huge chunk of its forests in months due to tree felling for military ops

Şırnak lost huge chunk of its forests in months due to tree felling for military ops

The felled trees are sold to "local cronies" for much cheaper than their market value, according to the Şırnak Bar Association.

'Cutting of trees continues in Şırnak for two years'

IS 'SECURITY' THE REASON?

'Cutting of trees continues in Şırnak for two years'

HDP Şırnak Deputy Hasan Özgüneş has submitted a parliamentary inquiry to the Parliament regarding the cutting of trees in Şırnak province.