From 2015 to 2019. Disappearance of a historical site, Sur in Diyarbakır

via  After the heavy fightings in the summer of 2015, Diyarbakır’s From Wikipedia: 2015 conflict and rebuilding of the district[edit] In 2015, militants linked to the banned Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) entered Sur district, erected barricades and dug ditches in the streets.[6][7] The local authority banned public gatherings and imposed a curfew, and the Turkish Army deployed about 200 troops … Read more

UNESCO’s hypocrisy: After the destruction “UNESCO vows ‘commitment’ to protect Diyarbakır’s Sur

UNESCO vows ‘commitment’ to protect Diyarbakır’s Sur after Livaneli criticism The United Nations’ cultural agency has reiterated its commitment to – protecting a heritage site in the southeastern province of Diyarbakır Terror attacks increased in Turkey in 2015: US Report Turkey has ranked among countries which saw an increase in terror attacks in 2015, according to the … Read more

Cry for Cizre. Aftermath of ‘security’ operations by Turkish security forces…

More photos from the Reuters’ Sertaç Kayar here CHP demands aid be sent immediately to clash-hit Cizre Turkey’s main opposition party has urged for food and accommodation to be given for those whose homes were destroyed in clashes between Turkish security forces and militants from the outlawed PKK in the country’s southeastern town of Cizre Photo Credit: … Read more

In Davutoğlu’s dreamworld Sur will be rebuilt as Spain’s Toledo, while 132 Intellectuals: ‘We are Ready to Save Those in Cizre if You won’t’

Diyarbakır’s ruined Sur to be rebuilt ‘like Spain’s Toledo,’ vows Turkish PM Diyarbakır’s historical Sur district will be rebuilt to erase the scars of weeks-long clashes between security forces and PKK militants, Turkish PM Davutoğlu has said, citing Spain’s reconstruction of historic Toledo as an example CALL WITH 132 SIGNATORIES: ‘We are Ready to Save Those in … Read more