HRA: 113 Civilians Killed in Clashes

Human Rights Association (HRA) has expressed that in the clashes between July 24-October 8, 113 civilians have lost their lives.

The association stated, "perpetual non-conflict must be established in no time and transited to dialogue and negotiation procedure."

According to data HRA Documentation Unit could reach, the murdered 113 people have lost their lives in explosions, by police and soldier bullets, and in unidentified attacks.

"As far as determined, five people killed by armed militants of PKK, and almost all of the others killed by state security forces' attacks."

European Council and UN

HRA noting that Geneva Convention has been violated and war crime has been committed, has demanded effective probe and prosecution for initially the governors who declared curfew and then the interior minister that gave instructions to the governors on this matter.

Moreover, juridical and administrative inquiry must be carried out as to those who died as they couldn't be taken to hospital due to obstruction.

"In the face of so many civilian deaths, European Council Human Rights Commissioner and United Nations Human Rights Commissioner special rapporteur of extrajudicial killings visit to Turkey must be ensured within the shortest time." (AS/TK)

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