Mehmet Şahne
Fight erupts between Syrians, locals in Turkey's Mersin
A fight erupted between locals and Syrians in the southern province of Mersin on April 17, Doğan News Agency has reported.
The fight initially began as a dispute over money between the Syrians, who are working as farm laborers, and locals. But tension rose after crowds grew around the groups.
The fight occurred in the Adanalıoğlu neighborhood of the Akdeniz district.
Bomb attack wounds two police officers in Turkey's Mersin
Two police officers were injured early on April 3 when explosive materials were thrown at their vehicle in the southern province of Mersin, security officials said.
Security forces have launched wide-ranging investigation following the attack in the Mezitli district, Provincial Police Chief Mehmet Şahne said.
He gave no further information about the incident.