Lice
Controversial statue of PKK founder to be demolished
A Diyarbakır court has ruled for the demolition of a statue of Mahsum Korkmaz, one of the founders of the outlawed Kurdistan Workersâ Party (PKK), which was erected in the southeastern province of Diyarbakır on Aug. 16.
Senior PKK member’s statue erected in southeastern Turkey
A statue of Mahsum Korkmaz, one of the founders of the outlawed Kurdistan Workersâ Party (PKK), was erected in southeastern province of Diyarbakır on Aug. 16.
Five soldiers injured as clashes erupt during protests against security posts in Diyarbakır, Bingöl
Five soldiers were injured in clashes between gendarmerie officers and demonstrators protesting against the construction of a security post in the southeastern province of Diyarbakır on June 4.
Government removes PKK road block as debate heats up
Turkish security forces have removed roadblocks that were installed by supporters of the outlawed Kurdistan Workerâs Party (PKK) in a rural area of Diyarbakır to protest the construction of police stations.
The uncertainty about the kids reportedly abducted by the PKK adds to the political tensions.
Security forces launch operation against PKK members blocking roads in Lice
Gendarmerie and special forces on May 30 launched an operation against members of the outlawed Kurdistan Workersâ Party (PKK) and its supporters, who have blocked roads since last week in the southeastern province of Diyarbakır.
Clashes between PKK members and security forces end after two days in southeastern Turkey
The clashes that had erupted between members of the outlawed Kurdistan Workersâ Party (PKK) and security forces in southeastern province of Diyarbakır have ended after a two day skirmish.
The attack began when the PKK blocked a main road in the region.