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First visuals reveal extent of deforestation in Akbelen forest due to coal mining

First visuals reveal extent of deforestation in Akbelen forest due to coal mining

The region saw mass protests last summer to prevent the expansion of coal mining areas.

19 March 2024 Diyar Saraçoğlu

Another day of nature watch in Akbelen Forest

Another day of nature watch in Akbelen Forest

Today was the 12th day of resistance against tree-cutting in Akbelen Forest.

4 August 2023 Diyar Saraçoğlu

Parliament to meet to discuss the Akbelen forest on August 8

Parliament to meet to discuss the Akbelen forest on August 8

The Parliamentary Speaker has called the General Assembly to meet on Tuesday to discuss the dispute at the Akbelen Forest, but CHP Group Deputy Chairperson Günaydın is not optimistic that it will be possible to hold a general debate on the issue in Parliament.

Akbelen Forest resistance continues on seventh day

Akbelen Forest resistance continues on seventh day

Various environmental and nature conservation organizations from different cities, along with music bands, are lending their support to the resistance.

31 July 2023 Diyar Saraçoğlu

Joint appeal from 308 organizations: 'Stop logging in the Akbelen forest'

Joint appeal from 308 organizations: 'Stop logging in the Akbelen forest'

"Despite the scientific studies showing that mining brings irreversible damage to the region, the general interest is sacrificed for the benefit of a "dirty energy" management model," the joint appeal says.

Akbelen Forest resistance: CHP faces protest by locals, gendarmerie assault Green Left MP

Akbelen Forest resistance: CHP faces protest by locals, gendarmerie assault Green Left MP

The two-year-long protest in the southwestern region has been reignited after authorities resumed cutting down trees to expand a coal mine that supplies coal to nearby thermal power plants. The leader and MPs of the main opposition party also faced protests by locals.

Akbelen Forest resistance grows as MPs join protests

Akbelen Forest resistance grows as MPs join protests

Villagers have been protesting against a coal mine expansion project in the area, which threatens their living spaces and sources of livelihood, including olive groves.

Gendarme and police push villagers, hugging trees to prevent logging, out of Akbelen forest

Gendarme and police push villagers, hugging trees to prevent logging, out of Akbelen forest

İkizköy villagers resisting tree logging that was started in the Akbelen Forest in Milas, Muğla this Monday entered the logging area early in the morning today.

Muğla villagers persist in protests against coal mine project in forest despite detentions

Muğla villagers persist in protests against coal mine project in forest despite detentions

As the villagers continue their two-year struggle, the eight individuals who were detained yesterday have been released.

Mining company uproots olive trees in Muğla as locals protest, attacked by security guards

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Mining company uproots olive trees in Muğla as locals protest, attacked by security guards

The company's actions were based on a new regulation by the government opening olive groves for mining operations.

Non-prosecution for Gümüşel investigated for protesting an energy company

Non-prosecution for Gümüşel investigated for protesting an energy company

Briefly detained and investigated for protesting the YK Enerji company, which sponsored the Olive Harvesting Festival in Muğla’s Milas, Deniz Gümüşel has been given a decision of non-prosecution by the prosecutor.

Energy company wants villagers to cut down their olive groves in İkizköy

Energy company wants villagers to cut down their olive groves in İkizköy

Based on a recently amended regulation, YK Enerji company has taken action to "cut down or remove" the olive trees in an expropriated area in İkizköy’s Işıklar. Villagers do not allow the trees to be cut down by citing the Law on Olive Cultivation.

Olive groves opened to mining activities ahead of expert examination in Akbelen Forest

Olive groves opened to mining activities ahead of expert examination in Akbelen Forest

Before the expert examination to be held for a coal mine attempted to be run in Akbelen Forest in İkizköy, the mining regulation has been amended. The amendment has made way for mining activities in olive groves.

Only lawyers allowed in expert examination in Akbelen forest

Only lawyers allowed in expert examination in Akbelen forest

As part of the court case filed by the villagers resisting the cutting of trees to expand a lignite mine for a thermal power plant, an expert examination was held. No one, except for lawyers, was allowed to enter the site.

8 September 2021

Courts grant motions for stay of execution for Akbelen forest

Courts grant motions for stay of execution for Akbelen forest

In two separate trials, the administrative courts have given decisions of stay of execution for Muğla’s Akbelen forest, where the villagers and life defenders are struggling against LİMAK Holding’s efforts to expand a lignite mine for a thermal power plant.