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Killed in an armored vehicle crash, child found ‘primary negligent’ in police report

Killed in an armored vehicle crash, child found ‘primary negligent’ in police report

The incident scene investigation report on the death of 7-year-old Mihraç Miroğlu in Şırnak has found that his bike fell into three pieces as a result of the crash, one of his slippers was at the scene while the other was on a nearby barn-like building.

10 September 2021

‘Armored vehicles must be withdrawn from children’s living areas’

ŞIRNAK BAR CHAIR DİLSİZ

‘Armored vehicles must be withdrawn from children’s living areas’

Şırnak Bar Association Chair Rojhat Dilsiz visited the family of Mihraç Miroğlu, who was run over by an armored vehicle and lost his life. Extending his condolences to the family, Dilsiz said that 36 people died in armored vehicle crashes in 10 years.

7 September 2021

Police officer who caused child’s death with armored vehicle released

Police officer who caused child’s death with armored vehicle released

The statement of the police officer driving the armored vehicle that hit and killed 7-year-old Mihraç Miroğlu in Kurdish-majority Şırnak province was taken three days later. The investigation has been launched on the grounds of “deadly road accident.”

6 September 2021

Police batter 8 months pregnant woman in Şırnak

Police batter 8 months pregnant woman in Şırnak

With her house raided by the police, Hatice Baykara says that “the police held a gun to her dead and hit her waist with gunstocks until the search ended.”

Case of child deemed ‘member of a terrorist organization’ taken to Constitutional Court

Case of child deemed ‘member of a terrorist organization’ taken to Constitutional Court

An appeal has been filed at the Constitutional Court against the decision of non-prosecution given for the death of 13-year-old Elarslan, who was considered the “member of a terrorist organization” based on an anonymous witness statement.

‘Anti-Terror Law cannot be used in murder of children’

‘Anti-Terror Law cannot be used in murder of children’

In the investigation launched into the death of a 13-year-old girl in Kurdish-majority Şırnak province during the period of curfews, the prosecutor’s office has concluded that “she was the member of an organization” and given a decision of non-prosecution.

Police Vehicle Severely Injures Child in Şırnak

Police Vehicle Severely Injures Child in Şırnak

4-year-old O.Ö. hit by an armored police vehicle as he was playing in front of his house has been severely injured in Turkey’s southeastern Şırnak.

19 December 2017

TİHV: At Least 338 Civilians Killed in Curfew in 8 Months

TİHV: At Least 338 Civilians Killed in Curfew in 8 Months

According to data of the TİHV, at least 338 civilians killed in places where curfew was declared between August 16, 2015-April 20, 2016. Of those killed, 78 were children and 30 were above 60 years old.

Curfew Halved, Return to İdil Begins

Curfew Halved, Return to İdil Begins

Those who abandoned their houses because of the curfew in İdil district have set out to return after the curfew has been halved as of today.

Curfew in İdil Limited to Evening Hours

Curfew in İdil Limited to Evening Hours

The curfew in İdil in effect for 44 days has been limited to the hours between 9.30 p.m. and 4.30 a.m..

2 Soldiers Killed in İdil

2 Soldiers Killed in İdil

It has been announced that two soldiers have lost their lives in the attack carried out by YPS in İdil district where curfew and operations are ongoing.

3 Journalists Under Custody in İdil

3 Journalists Under Custody in İdil

In idil district of Şırnak province under curfew, Police has conducted a raid in a house HDP Şırnak MP Encü was in, taking DİHA correspondents Ferzen Çatak and Mahmut Ruvanas as well as Azadiya Welat daily correspondent Kadri Esen into custody.

29 February 2016

3 Soldiers Killed in Şırnak, Diyarbakır

3 Soldiers Killed in Şırnak, Diyarbakır

Three soldiers have been killed in Sur district of Diyarbakır and İdil district of Şırnak under curfew. The soldiers will be laid to rest after the ceremonies held today (February 22).

22 February 2016

1 Soldier, 1 Police Officer Killed in İdil

1 Soldier, 1 Police Officer Killed in İdil

One soldier and one police officer have been killed in İdil where the curfew continues.

18 February 2016

2nd Day of Curfew in İdil

2nd Day of Curfew in İdil

Large part of people in İdil have left the district following the curfew. Only the 8th and 12th grade students will continue their education in Batman, there is no regulation as to others.

17 February 2016

Curfew Declared in İdil

Curfew Declared in İdil

The teachers in the district had been In-service-training invited to leave the district for an in-service-training earlier last week.

16 February 2016

5 Police, 1 Soldier Killed

5 Police, 1 Soldier Killed

Three police officers have been killed by bomb detonated by PKK members, two others killed in the attack launched in city center of Şırnak, and another one killed in PKK attack in Diyarbakır.

19 January 2016