Kevser Eltürk

After a series of recent controversial incidents, Ankara has sent a communique to the security directors of all 81 provinces across Turkey, stating that "provocateur" policemen damaging the image of the security forces should be punished. 

A curfew declared early Aug. 16 in the eastern province of Mu?'s Varto district was lifted around 24 hours later, the governor's office has announced.