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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.

Mardin Trustee: Gifts Not for Senior State Officials, But for Delegations…

Mardin Trustee: Gifts Not for Senior State Officials, But for Delegations…

Making a statement about the allegation that he gave politicians including President Erdoğan and Minister Soylu almost 600 thousand lira worth of gifts, Mardin trustee has stated that “the news in question aim to encourage terror supporters again.”

Minister Soylu: We are Modest People, I Didn’t Receive Any Gifts

Minister Soylu: We are Modest People, I Didn’t Receive Any Gifts

After it has been reported that Mardin trustee gave almost 40 thousand lira worth of gifts to Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu, the Minister has announced that he has given instructions for the incident to be investigated.

5 Journalists Detained in Mardin Released

5 Journalists Detained in Mardin Released

Taken into custody while reporting trustee protests in Mardin on August 20, five journalists have been released.

Mardin Trustee Allegedly Gave Thousands of Lira Worth of Presents to Erdoğan, Ministers

Mardin Trustee Allegedly Gave Thousands of Lira Worth of Presents to Erdoğan, Ministers

Appointed as a trustee to the Metropolitan Municipality of Mardin for the second time, Mardin Governor Yaman allegedly gave hundreds of thousands of lira worth of presents to President Erdoğan and Ministers.

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.

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.”

Websites of Trustee Appointed Municipalities Closed: We are with you Very Soon

Websites of Trustee Appointed Municipalities Closed: We are with you Very Soon

After the Ministry of Interior has appointed trustees to Metropolitan Municipalities of Diyarbakır, Van and Mardin, the official websites of the municipalities have been closed.

Joint Reaction Against Dismissal of 3 Mayors of HDP: Coup Against People’s Will

Joint Reaction Against Dismissal of 3 Mayors of HDP: Coup Against People’s Will

Several social media users, including politicians from the HDP, CHP and SP have denounced the appointment of trustees to HDP’s Metropolitan Municipalities of Van, Diyarbakır and Mardin, who have been removed from office earlier in the day.

Ministry of Interior: 418 People Taken into Custody in 29 Provinces

Ministry of Interior: 418 People Taken into Custody in 29 Provinces

The Ministry of Interior has announced that 418 people have been taken into custody in operations conducted in 29 provinces, particularly in Diyarbakır, Mardin and Van, whose metropolitan mayors have been removed from office earlier today.

Metropolitan Mayors of Diyarbakır, Mardin and Van Removed from Office

Metropolitan Mayors of Diyarbakır, Mardin and Van Removed from Office

The Ministry of Interior has announced that Metropolitan Mayors of Diyarbakır, Mardin and Van have been removed from office on the ground that there are ongoing investigations against them at heavy penal courts.

MP Çelik: Why are Measures Not Taken for Fires in Mardin?

MP Çelik: Why are Measures Not Taken for Fires in Mardin?

HDP MP Çelik has directed a parliamentary question to the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry about the repeating fires in the southeastern Mardin province.

Fires in Syriac Villages: 'Even if It is Not Sabotage, There is Gross Negligence'

Fires in Syriac Villages: 'Even if It is Not Sabotage, There is Gross Negligence'

Successive fires have caused great damage to nature in the Syriac villages of the southeastern Mardin province. We asked MP Tuma Çelik and Evgil Türker, the chair of the Federation of Syriac Associations, about the claims of sabotage.

29 July 2019 Pınar Tarcan

10-Hour Shift of Agricultural Women Workers in the Sun in 40 Degrees - PHOTO GALLERY

10-Hour Shift of Agricultural Women Workers in the Sun in 40 Degrees - PHOTO GALLERY

Women wake up at around 5 in the morning to go to work. When the clock hits 7 a.m., they set to work in the field. Having two 15-minute breaks all through the day, women are given an hour to have lunch.

19 July 2019 Ferid Demirel

‘Ahmet Türk is Not Given His Certificate of Election as a Delaying Tactic’

AHMET TÜRK’S ADVISOR ENVER ETE

‘Ahmet Türk is Not Given His Certificate of Election as a Delaying Tactic’

Enver Ete, the advisor of Ahmet Türk who has been elected as the Metropolitan Mayor of Mardin according to unofficial election results: “They don’t want re-election, what they want is to take the mayorship from Türk and give it to the candidate of AKP."

10 April 2019 Hikmet Adal

Gender-Based Journalism Workshop in Mardin Targeted By Media

Gender-Based Journalism Workshop in Mardin Targeted By Media

bianet has applied to the Mardin Governorship to ensure that the meeting takes in a secure environment. Criminal complaint will be lodged against the media outlets responsible for the act of hate speech.

20 November 2017

Curfew Declared in One Neighbourhood in Nusaybin

Curfew Declared in One Neighbourhood in Nusaybin

Mardin Governorship has announced that operations would be carried out in Akarsu neighbourhood in Nusaybin and that therefore curfew was declared in the neighbourhood which would be in effect until further notice.

4 September 2017

Clashes in Mardin: 1 Soldier Killed

Clashes in Mardin: 1 Soldier Killed

In the clashes which occurred following the curfew declared in Dargeçit region of Mardin, corporal major Hikmet Zengin has lost his life.

Journalist Meltem Oktay Arrested Again

Journalist Meltem Oktay Arrested Again

After being arrested in Nusaybin and released in the second hearing of her trial held before Mardin 2nd High Criminal Court, journalist Meltem Oktay has been arrested again.

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.

Call from HDP to International Institutions for Blockaded Kuruköy Village

Call from HDP to International Institutions for Blockaded Kuruköy Village

HDP has issued an urgent call to international institutions for Mardin’s Kuruköy village, which has not been heard from over 10 days.

20 February 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.

YPS Claims Responsibility for Derik Sub-Governor Safitürk’s Murder

YPS Claims Responsibility for Derik Sub-Governor Safitürk’s Murder

YPS has claimed responsibility for the bomb attack killing Derik sub-Governor Muhammet Fatih Safitürk in Mardin.

11 November 2016

Derik Sub-Governor Safitürk Loses His Life

Derik Sub-Governor Safitürk Loses His Life

Derik sub-Governor Muhammet Fatih Safitürk who was injured in the attack carried out by members of PKK in Mardin has lost his life.

11 November 2016

Explosion on Mardin-Diyarbakır Road

Explosion on Mardin-Diyarbakır Road

Three soldiers have lost their lives due to detonation of an improvised mine by members of PKK in Sultan Şehmuz region on the 25th km of Mardin-Diyarbakır road.

14 October 2016

Bomb Attack in Kamışlı of Rojava

Bomb Attack in Kamışlı of Rojava

A lorry loaded with sheeps has been detonated in Kamışlı city of Rojava neighbouring Turkey’s southeastern city of Mardin. Many civilians have been killed.

Explosion in Mardin: 3 Police Killed

Explosion in Mardin: 3 Police Killed

Three police officers have lost their lives resulting by detonation of improvised explosive device planted on the road.

Curfew in Nusaybin Partially Lifted

Curfew in Nusaybin Partially Lifted

The curfew which has been continuing since March 14 in Mardin’s Nusaybin district has been partially lifted except in six neighbourhoods. Curfew will be enforced from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for 30 days.

Curfew Declared in 22 Neighbourhoods in Mardin

Curfew Declared in 22 Neighbourhoods in Mardin

Curfew has been declared in 22 Artuklu, Mazıdağı and Derik neighbourhoods of Mardin.

6 Soldiers Killed in Mardin, Hakkari

6 Soldiers Killed in Mardin, Hakkari

Six soldiers have been killed in the attack bei PKK members in Mardin and Hakkari provinces this morning.

HPG Claims Responsibility for Bomb Attack on Midyat Security Directorate

HPG Claims Responsibility for Bomb Attack on Midyat Security Directorate

People’s Defence Forces have claimed responsibility for the bomb attack on Midyat Security Directorate in Mardin province in southeastern Turkey.

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