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Taybet İnan commemorated: 'Perpetrators are still on duty'

Taybet İnan commemorated: 'Perpetrators are still on duty'

Shot by snipers in Turkey’s Kurdish-majority Şırnak province during curfews in 2015 and with her deceased body left on the street for 7 days, Taybet İnan has been commemorated in the 6th year of her death in the place where she was killed.

20 December 2021

Truck explosion claims four lives in Şırnak

Truck explosion claims four lives in Şırnak

A pickup truck with workers on board has exploded in Turkey’s southeastern province of Şırnak, claiming the lives of four people.

16 ‘Special Security Zones’ in Silopi

16 ‘Special Security Zones’ in Silopi

16 areas have been declared as “temporary special security zones” in Silopi in Turkey’s southeastern province of Şırnak for eight days till the midnight of November 17.

11 November 2019

Police Officer Driving Armored Vehicle Causing Death of Two Children on Duty Again

Police Officer Driving Armored Vehicle Causing Death of Two Children on Duty Again

Police officer Ö.Y., who was driving the armored vehicle that caused the death of six- and seven-year-old Yıldırım brothers in Şırnak, and his superior M.M., who gave the order to Ö.Y., had their eight hearing at the Cizre 2nd Heavy Penal Court.

Police Crushing 2 Brothers with Panzer Released in First Hearing

Police Crushing 2 Brothers with Panzer Released in First Hearing

Police officer who crushed two children to death has been released in the first hearing. The defendant police blamed his superiors who gave the order, the superior blamed the Security Director.

18 October 2017

Police Officer Causing Death of 2 Children in Silopi Arrested

Police Officer Causing Death of 2 Children in Silopi Arrested

A police officer, who entered into a house with panzer through the wall and caused death of two children in Silopi district of Şırnak, has been arrested.

Co-Mayors of Başverimli Municipality in Silopi Arrested

Co-Mayors of Başverimli Municipality in Silopi Arrested

Co-Mayors Rabia Takas and Tahir Aytış from Başverimli Municipality in Silopi district of Şırnak province have been arrested on charges of being a member of an “[illegal] organization” and “propagandizing for an [illegal] organization”. With the latest arrests, the number of arrested co-Mayors has risen to 40.

23 November 2016

Civilians Killed in Bomb Attack in Silopi

Civilians Killed in Bomb Attack in Silopi

Bomb has been detonated during the passage of police shuttle in Silopi district of Şırnak province. Four civilians including a 4-year-old child lost their lives. 19 people of whom five are police and one is a 6-month baby wounded, according to Governorship.

Object Found by Children in Silopi Exploded, 1 Child Killed

Object Found by Children in Silopi Exploded, 1 Child Killed

An object children have found during playing on the street in Silopi, has exploded, killing one child, injuring three others.

Curfew in Silopi Reduced to Half Day

Curfew in Silopi Reduced to Half Day

The curfew declared in Silopi district of Şırnak province in southeastern Turkey on April 5 has been reduced to half day and will be in effect in evening hours.

Reconstruction in Silopi Following Curfew

Reconstruction in Silopi Following Curfew

The municipality determining damage in 350 houses following curfew and operations in Silopi, has formed damage determination committee for reconstruction.

1 February 2016

TİHV: At Least 79 Civilians Killed in 29 Days

TİHV: At Least 79 Civilians Killed in 29 Days

Human Rights Foundation of Turkey has announced that at least 79 civilians including 14 children were killed between the dates of December 11, 2015 – January 8, 2016.

11 January 2016

4 in Silopi, 1 in Cizre Killed

4 in Silopi, 1 in Cizre Killed

Four people killed in Silopi while the father of five, Tetik lost his life in the hospital where he was taken into for treatment.

Ferhat Encü: Neighborhoods in Silopi Hit by Tanks

Ferhat Encü: Neighborhoods in Silopi Hit by Tanks

Operation started yesterday (December 15) following curfew declared in Şırnak’s Silopi on December 14, HDP MP Encü said military and police use heavy weapons.

16 December 2015

"Silence has taken over in Cizre"

"Silence has taken over in Cizre"

First, teachers have left Cizre and Silopi districts, then curfews have been declared and troops dispatched; journalist Yıldız explained that there is silence and a nervous atmosphere in the districts.

16 December 2015 Ayça Söylemez

Violence, Curfews Restrain Right to Education

CHAIRPERSON TRADE UNION OF EMPLOYEES IN EDUCATION AND SCIENCE

Violence, Curfews Restrain Right to Education

Kamuran Karaca, Chairperson of the Trade Union of Employees in Education and Science has pointed out that curfews deprive children of their right to education and traumatize students and teachers severely.

15 December 2015 Yüce Yöney

Curfew in Cizre, Silopi

Curfew in Cizre, Silopi

Curfew has been declared again in Şırnak’s Cizre and Silopi districts.

14 December 2015

A Woman Sleeping on the Roof Killed in Southeastern Turkey

A Woman Sleeping on the Roof Killed in Southeastern Turkey

Fatma Ay and her child B.Ö. (14) sleeping on the housetop in Şırnak province were opened fire. Mother died while the kid got wounded.

Ertuğrul Kürkçü: Silopi People Want Peace

Ertuğrul Kürkçü: Silopi People Want Peace

HDP İzmir Deputy, HDK Co-Spokesperson Ertuğrul Kürkçü told “Everyone wants peace in Silopi. They say ‘We don’t want the death of soldiers and policemen beside our sons.’

13 August 2015 Ayça Söylemez

Land Mine Trap in Southeastern Turkey: 4 Policemen Die

Land Mine Trap in Southeastern Turkey: 4 Policemen Die

In Silopi district of Şırnak province where 4 people died last week, four policemen in armored vehicle died since a land mine exploded.

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

"Peace Groups" Come to Turkey

KURDISH INITIATIVE

"Peace Groups" Come to Turkey

26 refugees from the UN Mahmur Camp and 8 PKK members from Kandil will come to Turkey to talk to DTP delegations today (19 October). According to one of the leading PKK members Kalkan, the aim of the groups is to create a dialogue and open the way for negotiations. President Gül appreciates the initiative.

19 October 2009 Tolga Korkut

New Excavation in Silopi: Bones, Hair and Clothing Found

New Excavation in Silopi: Bones, Hair and Clothing Found

After the find of bones and flannel on 9 March in one well, the opening of another well has revealed bones, hair and clothing.

12 March 2009 Tolga Korkut