| Siege of Silvan | |||||||
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| Part of 2015 PKK rebellion (Turkey–PKK conflict) | |||||||
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| 1 gendarmerie and 2 policemen killed[1] | 10 killed[1] | ||||||
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In November 2015, Turkish Security Forces launched the siege of Silvan[1] - an operation and a curfew in the city of Silvan, directed against the PKK-affiliated group YDG-H.[2] The curfew was issued on Nov. 3 and lifted on Nov. 14, during which time the military and police forces held anti-terror operations in the three neighborhoods of Konak, Mescit and Tekel.[1] The Turkish military has deployed helicopters and tanks against the town, and locals have warned that its 90,000 residents are running low on food, water and electricity.[2]
Background[]
On October 2, 2015, the Turkish military raided Silvan with the support of artillery.[3]
Casualties[]
At least 7 people had been killed in the siege as of November 11, 2015, including 2 civilians and a police man.[2]
See also[]
- Kurdistan
- Kurds in Turkey
- Kurdish people
References[]
The original article can be found at Siege of Silvan (2015) and the edit history here.