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“They are trying to criminalize the struggle to protect nature”

DURSUN ALİ KOYUNCU:

“They are trying to criminalize the struggle to protect nature”

The arrest of Dursun Ali Koyuncu, a leading figure in the ecological struggle in Artvin in northeastern Turkey, is yet another example of repression targeting environmental defenders in Turkey. The area licensed to mining has reached 70% of the province, while citizens continue to protect nature in the face of all manners of repression.

24 December 2024 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Court annuls mining expansion in archeologically rich Latmos Mountains

Court annuls mining expansion in archeologically rich Latmos Mountains

The decision was contested by a local environmental group, which filed a lawsuit demanding a halt to mining activities in the region.

Mining company uproots olive trees in Muğla as locals protest, attacked by security guards

AKBELEN FOREST

Mining company uproots olive trees in Muğla as locals protest, attacked by security guards

The company's actions were based on a new regulation by the government opening olive groves for mining operations.

Energy company wants villagers to cut down their olive groves in İkizköy

Energy company wants villagers to cut down their olive groves in İkizköy

Based on a recently amended regulation, YK Enerji company has taken action to "cut down or remove" the olive trees in an expropriated area in İkizköy’s Işıklar. Villagers do not allow the trees to be cut down by citing the Law on Olive Cultivation.

'Would you like coal or olive for breakfast?': Petition against new mining regulations

'Would you like coal or olive for breakfast?': Petition against new mining regulations

Several NGOs and olive grove owners have filed lawsuits against regulations that violate the Law on Improvement of Olive Growing.

'Don't touch my olive': Ecology, agriculture groups oppose new mining regulations

'Don't touch my olive': Ecology, agriculture groups oppose new mining regulations

The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources has allowed mining operations in olive groves.

Gold mine drilling in Aydın halted after villagers' resistance

Gold mine drilling in Aydın halted after villagers' resistance

"We will still be on the alert. They may come again after the elections," said a villager.

13 January 2022

Armed attack on villagers resisting mines in Aydın

Armed attack on villagers resisting mines in Aydın

A couple who were previously threatened have been targeted in an armed attack, yet the gendarmerie haven't carried out a scene investigation, environmental groups say.

13 December 2021

Alamos Gold is gone but mining threat is not over in Ida Mountains

Alamos Gold is gone but mining threat is not over in Ida Mountains

Alamos Gold leaving the Ida Mountains, rehabilitation work has not started in the region where nearly 350 thousand trees were cut. Cengiz Holding and Koza Gold continue their mining activities.

4 May 2021 Tansu Pişkin

71 percent of Artvin province is mining licensed

REPORT BY TEMA FOUNDATION

71 percent of Artvin province is mining licensed

The TEMA Foundation has prepared a report regarding the mining activities in Turkey’s Black Sea province of Artvin. The report has shown that 71 percent of the province is currently mining licensed.

12 January 2021

Trees 'turned gray' because of mining in Kirazlıyayla village

Trees 'turned gray' because of mining in Kirazlıyayla village

After a court "reversed its own decision," the company has resumed operations, says attorney Cingil.

8 October 2020 Tansu Pişkin

Mining company standing trial for intentionally making villagers drink arsenic water

Mining company standing trial for intentionally making villagers drink arsenic water

Demir Export mining company affiliated with Koç Holding, one of the largest industrial conglomerates of Turkey, is now standing trial for having intentionally made villagers in Sivas province drink high-arsenic water.

18 September 2020

Report on Ida Mountains: 79 percent of the region is mining licensed

Report on Ida Mountains: 79 percent of the region is mining licensed

The TEMA Foundation has prepared a report on the mining activities in Ida Mountains and its surrounding area. The report has shown that 79 percent of the region is currently mining licensed while 41 percent of these licenses are active.

Court Cancels Environmental Impact Assessment Report for Gold Mine in Murat Mountain

Court Cancels Environmental Impact Assessment Report for Gold Mine in Murat Mountain

The Environmental Impact Assessment Report given by the Governorship of Kütahya for a gold mine on Murat Mountain and its vicinity has been cancelled by the court.

6 November 2019

Women From Cerattepe Protest With Drums

Women From Cerattepe Protest With Drums

Artvin Women’s Solidarity Platform has protested against mining activities planned to be put in action in Cerattepe region of Artvin.

9 Miners Underground over 5 Years in Afşin

9 Miners Underground over 5 Years in Afşin

Nine workers who died due to slope failure occurring every other four days in coal site in Afşin five years ago are still underground.

12 February 2016

People and Gendarmerie Come Face to Face in Artvin

People and Gendarmerie Come Face to Face in Artvin

In Artvin province, people on duty since June 20, came face to face with gendarmerie due to a disagreement related to mining works in the region. Both parties are still waiting.

Energy Minister Slams Mine Company’s Comment

Energy Minister Slams Mine Company’s Comment

“This is not a disaster at any point. No excuses for the mining company,” said Energy Minister Taner Yıldız after the mining company in Ermenek district called the trapping of 18 workers as a “natural disaster”.

30 October 2014

Miner Dies in Soma

Miner Dies in Soma

Having been squeezed between the wagon and a pole, worker Metin Keskin lost his life in Soma İmbat Mine.

2 September 2014

9 Miners Saved Alive After 13.5 Hours

9 Miners Saved Alive After 13.5 Hours

Rescue teams have reached 9 miners alive who were were rapped inside a mine for 13.5 hours in the northern province of Zonguldak.

12 August 2014 Nilay Vardar

Mining in A 4,000 Hectare Field in Artvin

Mining in A 4,000 Hectare Field in Artvin

Locals in Artvin province remain critical towards the opening of water sources to mining. Green Artvin Association Chair reminded that a local court now rejected a license ban verdict that it had previously ordered.

3 April 2013 Nilay Vardar