Tension in Mardin and Batman: Ahmet Türk and DEM Party supporters clash with police
Ahmet Türk and members of the Democratic Labor Party (DEM) caused tense moments in front of the municipality building after the new appointment to the Mardin Metropolitan Municipality. Protesting the Interior Ministry’s decision to appoint Governor Tuncay Akkoyun as trustee to the Mardin Metropolitan Municipality, the group tried to enter the building by breaking through the security barriers. Security forces intervened when the protesters attacked the police.
Tense Moments in Mardin: Attack on Police
Ahmet Türk and DEM Party members gathered in front of the municipality and reacted against the appointment. The group tried to force their way into the municipality building by breaking through the security barriers and physically attacked the police. Police teams carried out a large-scale intervention to prevent the attack of the protesters. There was great tension around the municipality building during the incidents. Security forces took extensive security measures to prevent any incident from escalating.
The Ministry of Interior announced that Governor Tuncay Akkoyun was appointed as trustee to Mardin Metropolitan Municipality. While this decision has raised tensions in the region, security forces are on standby around the municipality building to prevent any provocative attempts.
Incidents also broke out in Batman: Detentions
Following the incidents in Mardin, a similar tension took place in Batman Municipality. The Ministry of Interior appointed Governor Ekrem Canalp as a trustee to Batman Municipality. Reacting to this appointment, DEM Party supporters gathered in front of Batman Municipality and tried to enter the building. When the group ignored the warnings of security forces and attempted to enter the municipality building, a brawl broke out. A police officer was injured and two people were detained during the clashes.
Security forces took extensive measures during the tension in front of Batman Municipality. Gendarmerie and police teams tightened security measures in the area to prevent any unrest. The security forces that arrived at the scene built a wall around the building and prevented the protesters from entering the building.
Statement from the Ministry of Interior
In a statement following the incidents in Mardin and Batman, the Ministry of Interior stated that the trustee appointments were made to ensure public order in the region. Ministry officials stated that security forces have taken every precaution to protect the peace of the people and prevent possible tensions. It was emphasized that maximum effort was made to prevent any loss of life in the incidents.
It was also announced that security forces are on high alert against the possibility of an increase in provocative actions in the region and that any attempt to disrupt public order will not be tolerated.
Reaction from Ahmet Türk and DEM Party Members
Ahmet Türk and DEM Party members reacted against the trustee appointments and argued that these decisions disrespect the will of the people. The group gathered in front of the municipality and stated that the appointments were against democracy. The protesters demanded the withdrawal of the trustee decisions and stated that they would defend their democratic rights until the end.
Despite the harsh intervention of security forces, the protests signaled that they would continue. The high tension in the region raises the possibility of more incidents. Security forces are on high alert to prevent any possible unrest in the region.
