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‘When It is Said Normalization, People Get the Impression That Pandemic Has Ended’

CASES ON THE RISE IN EASTERN TURKEY

‘When It is Said Normalization, People Get the Impression That Pandemic Has Ended’

Chairs of Diyarbakır, Elazığ, Dersim, Bingöl, Urfa, Van Medical Chambers say that the number of cases which dropped in May has been on the increase since the outset of normalization, warning that it might lead to retightening of measures.

12 June 2020 Ruken Tuncel

'Investigations Against Physicians Undermine Pandemic Response in Turkey'

HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH

'Investigations Against Physicians Undermine Pandemic Response in Turkey'

In a written statement, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has noted that investigations into the Turkish Medical Association (TTB) and medical chambers undermine efforts to uphold public health and the right of medical professionals to do their job.

Attack in Van: 2 Workers Lose Their Lives

Attack in Van: 2 Workers Lose Their Lives

Two workers have lost their lives and eight workers have been wounded in an attack targeting the civilian service vehicle of a road work company in Van.

Suspicious Death of Soldier on Parliamentary Agenda

Suspicious Death of Soldier on Parliamentary Agenda

Addressing a Parliamentary question to Minister of National Defense Akar, HDP Van MP Orhan has asked about the death of Ahmet Türeli, who allegedly committed suicide while doing his military service in Turkey’s eastern province of Van.

How Has Pandemic Affected Economy in Southeastern and Eastern Turkey?

How Has Pandemic Affected Economy in Southeastern and Eastern Turkey?

Chairs of Diyarbakır, Elazığ, Van and Batman Chambers of Commerce and Industry say that the most important areas of employment are now closed. “No one has suffered in Antep thanks to state support,” according to Chair of Antep Industry Chamber.

25 May 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Armed Attack in Van: 2 People Lose Their Lives

Armed Attack in Van: 2 People Lose Their Lives

An armed attack has been carried out against a vehicle in the district of Özalp in Turkey’s eastern province of Van. The attack with long barreled weapons targeted the Vefa Social Support Group bringing food aid to Eğribilen Neighborhood.

Nine People Die in Eastern Turkey After Earthquake in Iran

Nine People Die in Eastern Turkey After Earthquake in Iran

Hundreds of houses and barns have been destroyed as a result of the 5.9 magnitude earthquake in Iran's Khoy city.

24 February 2020

Events and Demonstrations Banned in Van for Another 15 Days

Events and Demonstrations Banned in Van for Another 15 Days

The Governorship of Van has announced that all events and demonstrations have been banned in the province for a period of 15 days until February 22.

10 February 2020

‘There is a Chain of Mistakes in Van’

NASUH MAHRUKİ SPEAKS TO BIANET

‘There is a Chain of Mistakes in Van’

Speaking to bianet about the avalanche that engulfed the teams searching for the ones trapped under snow after a first avalanche in Van, AKUT Honorary Chair Mahruki says, “80 people were stomping around in the avalanche zone. It triggers an avalanche.”

6 February 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Death Toll Rises to 41 in Van Avalanches

Death Toll Rises to 41 in Van Avalanches

As the deceased bodies of three more people have been discovered, the death toll in the second avalanche in Van has risen to 36. Five others also lost their lives in the first avalanche on February 4.

6 February 2020

Avalanche Engulfs Search, Rescue Teams in Van

Avalanche Engulfs Search, Rescue Teams in Van

A second avalanche has engulfed the teams searching for two missing persons in Turkey's eastern province of Van. While 33 people have lost their lives in the second avalanche as of 5.21 p.m.today, the total death toll has increased to 38.

5 February 2020

5 People Lose Their Lives in Avalanche in Van

5 People Lose Their Lives in Avalanche in Van

An avalanche has struck a minibus and a construction equipment in Turkey’s eastern province of Van. While seven people have been rescued, five people have lost their lives in the incident.

5 February 2020

HDP’s 3 Co-Mayors in Van Arrested

HDP’s 3 Co-Mayors in Van Arrested

HDP’s Muradiye District Co-Mayor Yılmaz Şalan and Özalp District Co-Mayors Dilan Örenci and Yakup Almaç have been arrested. They were taken into custody in house raids in Turkey’s eastern province of Van on December 6.

10 December 2019

HDP’s District Co-Mayors in Van Detained

HDP’s District Co-Mayors in Van Detained

HDP’s District Co-Mayors of Muradiye, Özalp and Başkale in Turkey’s eastern province of Van have been detained on the ground that there are ongoing investigations against them.

6 December 2019

81 Percent of Diyarbakır, Van and Mardin Say 'No' to Trustees

81 Percent of Diyarbakır, Van and Mardin Say 'No' to Trustees

According to a survey conducted in the provinces of Diyarbakır, Van and Mardin, whose elected Metropolitan Mayors have been removed from office, 62.5 percent of the people find the HDP’s reaction against appointment of trustees insufficient.

14 November 2019

İpekyolu District Co-Mayors Arrested

İpekyolu District Co-Mayors Arrested

Taken into custody on charges of “membership of a terrorist organization” and “propagandizing for a terrorist organization”, İpekyolu District Co-Mayors Azim Yacan and Şehzade Kurt have been arrested.

12 November 2019

HDP’s Saray District Mayor Caziye Duman Taken into Custody

HDP’s Saray District Mayor Caziye Duman Taken into Custody

Caziye Duman, HDP’s Saray District Mayor in Van, has been detained with 14 others.

1 November 2019

Trustees Appointed to 4 HDP Municipalities

Trustees Appointed to 4 HDP Municipalities

Trustees have been appointed to HDP’s Erciş Municipality in Van and Municipalities of Kayapınar, Bismil and Kocaköy in Diyarbakır. While Erciş Co-Mayor was previously dismissed and detained, other three mayors were detained yesterday.

22 October 2019

One Soldier Loses His Life in Van

One Soldier Loses His Life in Van

The Governorship of Van has announced that one soldier has lost his life and two soldiers have been wounded in a conflict that erupted in the district of Çaldıran in Van.

18 October 2019

Record High Prison Sentence for ‘Insulting the President’

Record High Prison Sentence for ‘Insulting the President’

Charged with “insulting the President” with seven social media messages from five years ago, Burhan Borak has been sentenced to 12 years, 3 months in prison. Neither the announcement of the verdict, nor the verdict itself has been deferred.

23 September 2019

Another 15-Day Ban on Demonstrations and Events in Van

Another 15-Day Ban on Demonstrations and Events in Van

The Governorship of Van has announced that all demonstrations and events have been banned for 15 days “in order to prevent any possible incidents of attack that could arise.”

11 September 2019

Protests Continue Against Mayor Dismissals

Protests Continue Against Mayor Dismissals

HDP politicians and people are protesting the dismissal of the mayors of Diyarbakır, Mardin and Van.

3 September 2019

Dismissed HDP Mayors Respond to Allegations

Dismissed HDP Mayors Respond to Allegations

Dismissed Metropolitan Mayors of Van, Mardin and Diyarbakır Özgökçe Ertan, Türk and Mızraklı have attended a live TV program and responded to the allegations against them.

Van Trustee Cuts Off Logistic Support for Archaeological Excavation

Van Trustee Cuts Off Logistic Support for Archaeological Excavation

Appointed as a trustee to the Metropolitan Municipality of Van, Van Governor has suspended municipality’s support for ongoing excavation works around Van Castle. Researchers are now going to the excavation site on foot.

Demonstrations and Events Banned in Van for Another 15 Days

Demonstrations and Events Banned in Van for Another 15 Days

The Governorship of Van has announced that all demonstrations and events have been banned in Van for another 15 days. Removing Van Mayor from office on August 19, the Ministry of Interior previously appointed Van Governor as a trustee.

Investigation Against Police Violence in Van

Investigation Against Police Violence in Van

The Van Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has launched an ex officio investigation into the police violence against a disabled person named Fırat Koç. The Van Bar Association has also filed a criminal complaint about the incident.

22 August 2019 Ruken Tuncel

Eight Municipal Council Members from HDP Dismissed in Van

Eight Municipal Council Members from HDP Dismissed in Van

After replacing Van mayor with a trustee, the Interior Ministry dismissed a total of eight municipal council members in three district municipalities.

Police Violence in Van

Police Violence in Van

Security forces have once again intervened against the people protesting appointment of trustees to three Metropolitan Municipalities. In Van, police officers have used violence on the ones who took shelter in a coffeehouse.

Ministry of Interior Publishes its Decree on Trustees in Kurdish As Well

Ministry of Interior Publishes its Decree on Trustees in Kurdish As Well

Removing the Metropolitan Mayors of Diyarbakır, Van and Mardin from office and appointing the governors as trustees in their place, the Ministry of Interior has released its statement on trustees in Kurdish as well.

Trustee Dissolves Van Metropolitan Municipal Council with an SMS

Trustee Dissolves Van Metropolitan Municipal Council with an SMS

Governor of Van Bilmez, who has been appointed as a trustee to the Municipality of Van, has dissolved the municipal council. Speaking to bianet, council members have denounced the decision: “The aim is to make the municipality dysfunctional.”

21 August 2019 Evrim Kepenek

Appointment of Trustees Protested, Police Intervene Against Protests in Van, Diyarbakır

TRUSTEES APPOINTED TO 3 HDP MUNICIPALITIES

Appointment of Trustees Protested, Police Intervene Against Protests in Van, Diyarbakır

People have protested the appointment of trustees to three HDP Metropolitan Municipalities, the police have intervened against the protests in Diyarbakır and Van. “The will of the people cannot be seized”, the HDP İstanbul has stated.

Statement by HDP After Central Executive Board Meeting: August 19 Civilian Coup

TRUSTEES APPOINTED TO 3 HDP MUNICIPALITIES

Statement by HDP After Central Executive Board Meeting: August 19 Civilian Coup

After trustees have been appointed to HDP’s Metropolitan Municipalities of Diyarbakır, Mardin and Van, the party has held an emergency meeting. HDP Co-Chair Temelli has said, “August 19 is a new civilian coup, it is a continuation of September 12 mechanics.”

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