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15-Day Ban on Demonstrations in Dersim

15-Day Ban on Demonstrations in Dersim

The Governorship of Tunceli has announced that all demonstrations and events, except for the ones deemed suitable by the Governorship and district governorships, will be banned in the province for 15 days as of today.

13 November 2019

Ministry of Interior Launches Investigation into ‘Dersim’ Decision of Municipal Council

Ministry of Interior Launches Investigation into ‘Dersim’ Decision of Municipal Council

The Ministry of Interior has launched an investigation into the decision of Dersim Municipal Council, which previously decided by majority of votes to change its “Tunceli Municipality” signboard as “Dersim Municipality.”

‘Tunceli’ Municipality Signboard to be Changed to Dersim Municipality

‘Tunceli’ Municipality Signboard to be Changed to Dersim Municipality

The municipal council of Tunceli Municipality has decided by majority of votes to officially change the “Tunceli Municipality” signboard to “Dersim Municipality.”

Tunceli Bar Lodges Appeal Against Ministry Decision for Munzur Valley

Tunceli Bar Lodges Appeal Against Ministry Decision for Munzur Valley

Tunceli Bar has lodged an appeal against the decision of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism rejecting to include the Munzur Valley National Park on UNESCO’s World Cultural Heritage List.

“Private Security Zone” in 6 Districts of Eastern Province

“Private Security Zone” in 6 Districts of Eastern Province

Upon the decision of Governorship, 14 regions of Dersim province were declared as private security zones; citizens aren’t allowed to enter there between Aug 4 and 19.

Amid Protests, PM Pledges “Reforms” For Alevis in Dersim

Amid Protests, PM Pledges “Reforms” For Alevis in Dersim

As various Alevi associations released a statement saying that authorities disregarded them, police assaulted with tear gas several groups who assembled to protest the visit of PM Ahmet Davutoğlu to the eastern province of Dersim.

24 November 2014

Tear Gas Kills Policeman in Dersim

Tear Gas Kills Policeman in Dersim

Ahmet Küçüktağ (30), a police officer who had a stroke due to tear gas exposure, died last night in the southeastern province of Dersim.

Constituting Crimes with Every Word and by Every Step

KURDISH INITIATIVE AND FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION

Constituting Crimes with Every Word and by Every Step

11 people have been convicted in Tunceli because of shouting the slogan "Martyrs Don't Die". Whatever is said or done by the people in this country constitutes a crime... Except for glorifying the Dersim Massacre and spreading "war propaganda"... While the government is opening up the judiciary gets locked up!

25 November 2009 Barış Yıldırım

Police Raid of DTP Mayor Şahin's Home

Police Raid of DTP Mayor Şahin's Home

After an according statement of a detained person the police searched DTP Mayor Edibe Şahin's home in Tunceli for PKK documents. Some people were arrested during another raid of the Municipality guesthouse. Hundreds of DTP members protested.

30 September 2009 Bawer Çakır

Doctors Visit Tunceli and Prejudices Disappear

Doctors from a private hospital in Bursa traveled to the province of Tunceli for the Day of Medicine on 14 March. They examined patients in the districts and also gained a new perspective on Tunceli.

18 March 2008 Umut Karakoyun

PKK Attack: 1 Soldier, 3 PKK Militants Dead

The PKK attacked a gendarmerie station in Tunceli. One sergeant and three PKK members were killed.

7 November 2007

Battles in Southeast: 4 Soldiers, 17 PKK Militants Dead

Military operations in the Southeast are continuing with thousands of soldiers and air support involved.

30 October 2007 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Operations in Tunceli: 1 Soldier, 15 PKK Militants Dead

Operations in Tunceli: 1 Soldier, 15 PKK Militants Dead

During operations in the province of Tunceli on Sunday, 15 PKK militants and one sergeant were killed.

29 October 2007 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Acquittal after Criticising Military Operations

A lawyer and a politician who spoke to Roj TV, the Kurdish satellite television which is not allowed in Turkey, have been acquitted for criticising military operations in the Tunceli area as not solving the problem.

22 August 2007 Erol Önderoğlu