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PrintNEWSCENTRE (DIHA)- Ultra nationalist attack on Kurds in Dortyol
Following the attack of the other day on a police patrol and the security directorate building in Dortyol district of Hatay province in which four police were killed, ultra-nationalist had attempted to lynch the Kurds living in the town. Although intense situations in the town, the march of nationalists has been stopped by security forces, for now. In addition the protests against nationalist attacks were held in all around Turkey as well as Hatay. Some of organizations visited attacked Kurds in Dörtyol, while many NGOs, political parties, human rights associations and Kurds condemned the attacks and police’s previous behavior before stop the marchers.
On the other hand, in his press release the governor said “the anger of the people is understandable” which encouraged the attackers who perceived the statement as a support, said BDP deputies and spokespersons of protestors.
Peace and Democracy Party’s Peace Convoy will be in Dörtyol tomorrow, to observe the conditions in the town while a committee from Human Rights Association is leading to Inegol district of Bursa where the another nationalist attack had occurred before Dörtyol.
It is also reported that, daily watch is ongoing around Kurdish neighborhood in Dörtyol.
Attack on Güzelkonak Gendarmerie Station in Hakkari
Many soldier were wounded during the attack on the Güzel Konak Gendarmerie Station between Şemdinli and Yüksekova counties. At least ten wounded soldiers were taken to Van Military Hospital while a military operation was started in the region, according to sources.
Four children between 9 and 11 years old arrested in Yuksekova
It is reported that four children between 9 and 11 years old were arrested in Yuksekova district of Hakkari for accusation of throwing stone at the police vehicle.
Actions against cluster bombs begin
Initiative of Mine Free Turkey is launching a serial of action against cluster bombs which producing and using were forbidden according to the international agreement will run on August 1st. The Initiative is going to force Turkey to sign the agreement to eliminate the cluster bomb stocks and give up using them. The international agreement signed by 40 countries since December 3rd. Although attending all the meetings, Turkey did not sign the agreement.
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