Sixth curfew in Nusaybin

After Cizre and Silopi districts of Şırnak, yet another curfew has been imposed in Nusaybin district of Mardin.

After Cizre and Silopi districts of Şırnak, yet another curfew has been imposed in Nusaybin district of Mardin today.

A related statetement by Mardin Governor's Office said that the curfew will go into effect in Abdulkadirpaşa, Yenişehir, Dicle and Fırat neighborhoods of the district as of 16:00 this afternoon.

The curfew was also announced from armored police vehicles patrolling in the district, claiming that it has been imposed "for the people's security of life and property".

A total of 17 civilians have lost their lives as a result of attacks by state forces in Nusaybin during the 5 curfews placed in the district in recent months.

The most recent curfew which lasted 4 days and was lifted on 11 December, claimed the lives of M. Emin İnan, Fehime Aktı, Cudi Teber, Mahsum Akdoğan, Hakan Doğan and Bilal Erdoğan.