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Turkey begins evacuating citizens from Lebanon amid intense Israeli strikes

Turkey begins evacuating citizens from Lebanon amid intense Israeli strikes

Two military vessels delivered 300 tons of humanitarian aid to Lebanon and are returning to Turkey with 2,500 citizens on board.

10 October 2024

Opposition criticizes closed parliamentary session on Israeli threat to Turkey

Opposition criticizes closed parliamentary session on Israeli threat to Turkey

A closed parliamentary session held regarding the Israeli threat was no more informative than regular news coverage, according to CHP leader Özgür Özel.

MP calls for investigation into post-conflict displacement in Diyarbakır's Sur

MP calls for investigation into post-conflict displacement in Diyarbakır's Sur

The historically rich district of the Kurdish-populated city saw wide-scale displacement following the 2015-16 conflict.

After 23 years, family members can bury their brother killed in conflict

After 23 years, family members can bury their brother killed in conflict

Numan and Mustafa Gökalan, after 23 years, were finally able to get their hands on the remains of their brother, killed in 1999 and buried without informing the family.

16 December 2022

Sur in name only: How post-conflict reconstruction is changing Diyarbakır

Sur in name only: How post-conflict reconstruction is changing Diyarbakır

Most of the 20,000 residents that lived in six neighborhoods of Sur were displaced and have relocated to other districts following the 2015-2016 conflict. While many residents wanted to reclaim their homes and workplaces, most eventually sought to settle property disputes through state compensation.

17 October 2022 İnanç Yıldız

Kurdish man given bones of son in a bag seven years after his killing in conflict

Kurdish man given bones of son in a bag seven years after his killing in conflict

The Diyarbakır Bar filed a complaint against the prosecutor who handled the delivery of the bones, demanding him be put on trial for "disrespect towards the memory of a person."

Poll: Nearly 80 percent of public in Turkey think it should remain neutral in Russia-Ukraine war

Poll: Nearly 80 percent of public in Turkey think it should remain neutral in Russia-Ukraine war

A vast majority of the public thinks Turkey will be negatively affected by the war.

Minister: Turkey wants invasion to end but 'has no inclination' to join sanctions against Russia

Minister: Turkey wants invasion to end but 'has no inclination' to join sanctions against Russia

While Ankara has opposed Russia's invasion of Ukraine and called for a ceasefire, it does not have to pick a side in the war and wants to maintain good relations with both countries, Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu has said.

Mass grave in Van: 'All they want is their children's bones'

Mass grave in Van: 'All they want is their children's bones'

After the families of killed PKK members were charged 40,000 lira for the delivery of their bones, they have filed an application with the Court of Cassation.

30 June 2021 Ayça Söylemez

People fleeing escalated conflict in Afghanistan heading to Turkey

People fleeing escalated conflict in Afghanistan heading to Turkey

Some refugees coming from Afghanistan are stuck in Diyarbakır as the smugglers to take them to İstanbul did not show up.

Nagorno-Karabakh crisis: Death toll mounts as larger cities hit

Nagorno-Karabakh crisis: Death toll mounts as larger cities hit

While Azerbaijan has said that its Ganja and Mingachevir cities were hit by Armenia, the Nagorno-Karabakh administration has stated that its capital Stepanakert was targeted.

Conflict in Hakkari claims the lives of 2 soldiers

Conflict in Hakkari claims the lives of 2 soldiers

The Ministry of Defense has announced that two soldiers have lost their lives in an attack carried out in Çukurca in Turkey’s southeastern province of Hakkari.

Conflict in Siirt claims the lives of 2 special operations police officers

Conflict in Siirt claims the lives of 2 special operations police officers

Interior Ministry has announced that two members of the Police Special Operations team, who were critically wounded in a conflict in eastern Siirt province, have lost their lives.

Libya round-up: GNA's conditions must be met for a ceasefire, says Turkey's foreign minister

Libya round-up: GNA's conditions must be met for a ceasefire, says Turkey's foreign minister

The UN and the US warn against "unprecedented levels of foreign interference" in the Libya conflict, Turkey says it will continue to support the Sarraj government, Russia accuses the US of hindering efforts for a political solution.

Austria accuses Turkey of 'trying to sow strife'

Austria accuses Turkey of 'trying to sow strife'

The relations between Turkey and Austria are still tense in the wake of clashes that unfolded on the streets of Vienna between Turkish and Kurdish protesters last week.

19 Million Children Internally Displaced by Conflict and Violence in 2019, Says UNICEF

19 Million Children Internally Displaced by Conflict and Violence in 2019, Says UNICEF

Underlining that is it the “highest number ever,” the UNICEF has noted that internally displaced children are among the world’s most vulnerable to COVID-19.

Erdoğan: There is No Need for Conflict with Russia

Erdoğan: There is No Need for Conflict with Russia

Turkey will keep its military observations in Idlib despite an attack by the Syrian army because they "play a vital role," the President has said.

5 February 2020

What did Woman Experience During Period of Curfews?

REPORT FROM MIGRATION MONITORING ASSOCIATION

What did Woman Experience During Period of Curfews?

In the report, interviews with 480 women who experienced the conflict and curfews in southeastern provinces in 2015 and 2016 shed light on the violations women were subjected to.

20 February 2019 Evrim Kepenek

Conflicts Escalate in Idlib: At Least 100 People Die

Conflicts Escalate in Idlib: At Least 100 People Die

The conflicts near Aleppo have spread to the Syrian province of Idlib. At least 100 people have died in the conflicts between the Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham and the National Front for Liberation, which identifies itself as part of the Free Syrian Army.

Clash in Bingöl: 1 Soldier Loses His Life

Clash in Bingöl: 1 Soldier Loses His Life

One soldier and two PKK members have died in a conflict that erupted between PKK and security forces. Two soldiers have been slightly injured.

AA Reporter Özer Wounded in Afrin

AA Reporter Özer Wounded in Afrin

State-run Anadolu Agency reporter Özer has been wounded in his leg and hand during his coverage of “Operation Olive Branch”.

2 February 2018

2 Soldiers Killed in Conflict in Şemdinli

2 Soldiers Killed in Conflict in Şemdinli

Two sergeant majors have lost their lives in the conflict that erupted between PKK members and soldiers in Hakkari’s Şemdinli district.

Conflict, Curfew in Dersim

Conflict, Curfew in Dersim

One soldier has lost his life, three others wounded in the conflict erupted between PKK members and security forces in Dersim’s Nazımiye district.

Attack in Şemdinli, 2 Soldiers Killed

Attack in Şemdinli, 2 Soldiers Killed

Two soldiers have lost their lives, six others wounded in the attack launched by the PKK members on military zone in Tekeli village of Şemdinli district in Hakkari province.

3 Police Killed in Conflict in Diyarbakır

3 Police Killed in Conflict in Diyarbakır

Three police have been killed, two others injured in the clash that erupted between PKK and police. Two members killed, according to the DHA, and one person killed, according to the AA.

49 Countries but not Host Turkey Sign Declaration of Protecting Civilians in Conflict

49 Countries but not Host Turkey Sign Declaration of Protecting Civilians in Conflict

Turkey hosting the World Humanitarian Summit hasn’t signed the joint declaration as to enforcing the international human rights law, and protecting security of the civilians.

Conflict in Hakkari’s Çukurca, Helicopter Crashes

Conflict in Hakkari’s Çukurca, Helicopter Crashes

Eight soldiers and six PKK members have lost their lives in the conflict erupted in Çukurcuma district of Hakkari. The General Staff has announced that a helicopter heading to the zone crashed, ANF reported that PKK shot down the helicopter.

Police Intervention in March Towards Sur

Police Intervention in March Towards Sur

Police have intervened in the march held in Diyarbakır against curfews and operations in Sur district. People gathering at different points of the city continue to try to walk towards Sur.

4 Soldiers, 4 Police, 2 State Officers Killed in Şırnak, Diyarbakır

4 Soldiers, 4 Police, 2 State Officers Killed in Şırnak, Diyarbakır

Four soldiers, four police officers, and two state officers have been killed in the attacks launched in Şırnak central, İdil and Cizre districts, and Sur district of Diyarbakır province.

10 February 2016

‘Police Executed Wounded’

‘Police Executed Wounded’

According to preliminary autopsy report for Yeliz Erbat and Şirin Öter killed in Gaziosmanpaşa, some of the bullets hit them fired in close-range, which led the lawyers to claim “This indicates these women were executed by being captured wounded”.

23 December 2015 Ayça Söylemez

Operation against ISIS in Diyarbakır, Two Police Killed

Operation against ISIS in Diyarbakır, Two Police Killed

Clashes have taken place as security forces raided the house where Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) members stay, which left two police and seven ISIS members dead, and four other police officers wounded.

26 October 2015

Resolving Conflicts: Water for Peace, Peace for Water

THE BLUE PEACE ON THE MIDDLE EAST HIGH LEVEL FORUM

Resolving Conflicts: Water for Peace, Peace for Water

The Blue Peace in the Middle East High Level Forum organized by Strategic Foresight Group, University of Geneva in cooperation with Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and Human Security Division of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs took place in Geneva.

10 October 2015 Begüm Zorlu

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