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Tarkan and Sezen Aksu Sing For Ceylan Önkol Killed in Lice

Tarkan and Sezen Aksu Sing For Ceylan Önkol Killed in Lice

Musicians Sezen Aksu and Tarkan have sang the song “Ceylan” (Gazelle) in memory of Ceylan Önkol killed by a mortar shell at the age of 12 in Lice of Diyarbakır.

Curfew Declared in 4 Villages in Diyarbakır

Curfew Declared in 4 Villages in Diyarbakır

Curfew has been declared in Kurşunlu, Taşağıl, Kırkpınar and Kayıköy villages in Dicle district of Diyarbakır due to planned operations.

Curfews in Diyarbakır, Bingöl

Curfews in Diyarbakır, Bingöl

Curfews have been declared in 16 villages in Diyarbakır, and 19 villages in Bingöl.

Mıgırdıç Margosyan Couldn't Recognize His Street Amidst Ruins

FROM THE UNEMPLOYED JOURNALISTS / SUR -2

Mıgırdıç Margosyan Couldn't Recognize His Street Amidst Ruins

“I cannot see. We call Suriçi 'kullik kullik' which means I know this place corner by corner, stone by stone. In the past, I knew where there was a fountain, a bakery, I knew them all but if I go there now, I would probably get lost”.

25 April 2017 Zana Kibar,Oktay Altekin

The Neighborhood of "Giaour" Doesn’t Exist Anymore

FROM THE UNEMPLOYED JOURNALISTS / SUR 1

The Neighborhood of "Giaour" Doesn’t Exist Anymore

The last curfew in Sur was declared on December 2, 2015, with six curfews being declared in total. The operations ended on March 9, 2016, but there were no streets left to go out to.

25 April 2017 Zana Kibar,Oktay Altekin

'Solution is Inclusion System in Education for People with Disabilities'

FROM THE UNEMPLOYED JOURNALISTS / EDUCATION SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES -4

'Solution is Inclusion System in Education for People with Disabilities'

The Six Points Association of the Blind Diyarbakır Branch Secretary Berent has looked at the Education Support to Individuals with Disabilities from Diyarbakır, and has listed the problems his solution offers.

24 April 2017 Remzi Budancir,Leyla Ayaz

Curfew in 14 Villages of Diyarbakır Lifted

Curfew in 14 Villages of Diyarbakır Lifted

Curfew declared in 14 villages in Lice, Kocaköy and Hazro districts of Diyarbakır due to an operation has been lifted.

Curfew Declared in 14 Villages in Diyarbakır

Curfew Declared in 14 Villages in Diyarbakır

Curfew was declared in 14 villages of three districts in Diyarbakır to be in effect as of 6 a.m. Operations will be carried out in the region.

Explosion in Diyarbakır was a Terror Attack, not an Accident, Minister Says

Explosion in Diyarbakır was a Terror Attack, not an Accident, Minister Says

Death toll has increased to three in the explosion that occurred yesterday in Diyarbakır. Announcing that the explosion occurred during a panzer repair, Minister of Interior Soylu said, “They dig a tunnel and planted an explosion”.

Verdict Announced in KCK Main Case

Verdict Announced in KCK Main Case

Verdict has been announced in KCK main case in Diyarbakır. 111 figures have been sentenced to prison. DTK Co-Chair Hatip Dicle has been sentenced to 9 years in prison and Mardin Co-Mayor Türk to 15 months in prison.

Human Rights Association Diyarbakır Branch Chair Bilici Released

Human Rights Association Diyarbakır Branch Chair Bilici Released

Human Rights Association Deputy Chair and its Diyarbakır Bureau Chair Bilici has been released on probation following one week of detention.

Police Shoot Person Carrying Knife in Newroz Celebration Area in Diyarbakır

Police Shoot Person Carrying Knife in Newroz Celebration Area in Diyarbakır

A person shot by police in the entrance to the area where the Newroz celebrations are being held in Diyarbakır, has lost his life in the hospital. The person allegedly tried to enter the area carrying a knife.

2 Soldiers Killed in Diyarbakır, Curfew in Lice, Hani Districts of Diyarbakır

2 Soldiers Killed in Diyarbakır, Curfew in Lice, Hani Districts of Diyarbakır

Clashes have occurred during operations carried out in Diyarbakır’s Lice, Kulp and Hani districts that are under curfew. Two soldiers delivered to hospital with injuries have lost their lives.

Explosion on Diyarbakır Highway

Explosion on Diyarbakır Highway

An improvised explosive device allegedly planted by PKK on the Mazıdağı junction on Mardin - Diyarbakır highway has been detonated. Two soldiers have lost their lives.

Curfew Lifted in 12 Villages, Declared in 18 Others in Diyarbakır

Curfew Lifted in 12 Villages, Declared in 18 Others in Diyarbakır

The curfew declared in 12 villages in Lice and Hazro districts of Diyarbakır province on March 2 has been lifted. Curfews have been declared in 18 villages of Lice province to be in effect as of March 5.

Curfews in 12 Diyarbakır Villages

Curfews in 12 Diyarbakır Villages

Curfews are declared as operations are to be launched in 11 villages in Lice district and one in Hazro district.

Bomb Attack on Train in Diyarbakır

Bomb Attack on Train in Diyarbakır

A bomb attack has been launched on a freight train bound for Batman from Diyarbakır. There are no casualties in the attack.

27 February 2017

Response to Amnesty from Interior Ministry: Measures in Sur are ‘Legitimate and Proportionate’

Response to Amnesty from Interior Ministry: Measures in Sur are ‘Legitimate and Proportionate’

Issuing a statement about Amnesty’s Sur report, the Ministry of Interior has said “The measures taken as part of fighting terrorism in Turkey are legitimate, necessary and proportionate”.

24 January 2017

Explosions in Diyarbakır, Şırnak

Explosions in Diyarbakır, Şırnak

Explosions have occurred in Diyarbakır and Şırnak provinces. Three police officers have lost their lives in Diyarbakır, the injured in Şırnak have no life threatening situation.

16 January 2017

4 DBP Co-Mayors Arrested, Trustee Appointed to Ömerli Municipality

4 DBP Co-Mayors Arrested, Trustee Appointed to Ömerli Municipality

The co-mayors of Kulp district of Diyarbakır, Viranşehir and Bozova districts of Urfa province have been arrested. Trustee has been appointed to Ömerl district of Mardin province.

Curfew Declared in 10 Villages in Lice Due to Operation

Curfew Declared in 10 Villages in Lice Due to Operation

Diyarbakır Governorship has declared curfew in 10 villages in Lice within the scope of an operation launched against the PKK.

Curfew Declared in 11 Villages in Diyarbakır

Curfew Declared in 11 Villages in Diyarbakır

Curfew has been declared in 11 villages of Lice, Hazro and Kocaköy districts in Diyarbakır province.

28 December 2016

Curfew Declared in Diyarbakır in 21 Neighbourhoods

Curfew Declared in Diyarbakır in 21 Neighbourhoods

Diyarbakır Governorate has announced that curfew has been declared in 21 neighbourhoods to be in effect until further notice.

19 December 2016

Unknown Object Explodes, Injures 2 Children in Diyarbakır

Unknown Object Explodes, Injures 2 Children in Diyarbakır

Playing with an object they found on the ground, M.İ. (13) and Ş.A. (11) have been injured resulting by the object exploding. M.İ. is in critical condition.

5 December 2016

Curfew Declared in Silvan

Curfew Declared in Silvan

Curfew has been declared in six villages in Silvan district of Diyarbakır.

29 November 2016

Curfew in 9 Villages in Lice

Curfew in 9 Villages in Lice

Curfew has been declared in nine villages of Lice district in Diyarbakır province.

24 November 2016

Plays Will be Performed for Amed Theater Festival

Plays Will be Performed for Amed Theater Festival

To support the festival, some national and European theater groups will perform their games on their own stages in solidarity with Amed Theater Festival which will not take place this year.

23 November 2016

Operations and Curfew in Diyarbakır

Operations and Curfew in Diyarbakır

Curfew has been declared in three villages and one hamlet in Dicle district of Diyarbakır as of Saturday morning. It has been reported that operations will be held in the region.

14 November 2016

PM Yıldırım: 8 People Including 2 Police Officers Killed in Diyarbakır

PM Yıldırım: 8 People Including 2 Police Officers Killed in Diyarbakır

PM Yıldırım has announced that eight people including two police officers have been killed, 100 others wounded in the bomb attack launched this morning in Diyarbakır.

4 November 2016

Explosion in Diyarbakır

Explosion in Diyarbakır

An explosion has occurred near the outbuilding where Anti-Terror and Riot Squad buildings are located in Diyarbakır’s Bağlar district.

4 November 2016

Kışanak, Akat-Ata, Anlı Arrested

Kışanak, Akat-Ata, Anlı Arrested

Diyarbakır Metropolitan Municipality co-Mayors Gültan Kışanak, Fırat Anlı and KJA spokesperson Ayla Akat-Ata were arrested.

31 October 2016

Curfew Lifted in Diyarbakır's Lice and Hani Districts

Curfew Lifted in Diyarbakır's Lice and Hani Districts

Curfew declared in 16 villages of Lice and Hani districts in Diyarbakır on October 25 has been lifted.

28 October 2016