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De Facto State of Emergency in Southeastern Village

De Facto State of Emergency in Southeastern Village

Residents in a village in the southeastern province of Şırnak have been unable to leave their homes without permission from the military for the past 15 days. Locals say their livelihood is at risk, as they cannot venture outside to feed their animals or tend to their fields.

23 August 2012 Ayça Söylemez