Three days of mourning were announced on Saturday to honour and salute the 12 Kurdish guerrillas who lost their life between Friday 13 and Saturday 14 of May in Uludere, in the province of Þýrnak. Life came to a standstill in many cities as shops did not open and many workplaces and houses displayed black ribbons and flags.

DÝYARBAKIR

The city shops did not open in many neighbouroods while a march is planned for today at 12.30 from Nisan Özgür Yurttaþ Association. Labor, Democracy and Freedom Block candidate Emine Ayna will attend the march.

ERGANÝ

All shops are reported closed except bakeries and pharmacies.

Black flags are displayed at BDP (Peace and Democracy Party) and Freedom Block buildings.

SÝLVAN

Shops are closed and a march is planned today at 1pm from Gazi Caddesi.

BÝSMÝL

A march is planned in Bismil as well.

ÇINAR

In Çýnar people demonstrating were attacked by police. Many have been taken into custody. Students have decided to boycott the school today.

SÝÝRT

Shops closed and a march planned. Independent candidate Gülten Kýþanak will attend the demonstration.

BATMAN

Several press conference announced in the city and city's districts.

ÞIRNAK

In Þýrnak town and all cities around life came to a standstill. Elections work has been canceled.

Other demonstrations are to take place in Hakkari, Van, Mus, Silopi.