Clash and curfew in Mazgirt district of Dersim

Yet another curfew has been imposed on 15 villages in Mazgirt district of Dersim where a Turkish military operation continues in rural areas.

Yet another curfew has been imposed on 15 villages in Mazgirt district of Dersim where a Turkish military operation continues in rural areas.

According to a statement by governor's office, the curfew which will go into effect as of 14:00 today afternoon will involve Mazgirt town center and the villages of Atlan, Getan, Konakcık, Seyitler, Babil, Aktarla, Koyunuşağı, Dayılar, Güleç, Akpınar, Dervişler, İbimahmut, Geçitler, Sarıkoç and Yeldeğen.

In the meantime, clashes between guerrillas and soldiers are ongoing in the hamlets of Xiran and Milan in Mazgirt district.