Thousands forced to leave Silopi: 20 detained

2016-01-04 22:36:10

ŞIRNAK (DİHA) - As the self-rule resistance of people continues in Şırnak's Silopi district for the 22nd day, Turkish military and police forces are intensifying their attacks on neighborhoods in an effort to force the people to leave the town.

Heavy tank and artillery attacks on Barbaros and Şehit Harun neighborhoods, which are protected by local self-defense units, continue ceaselessly since last night. In the meantime, reports are coming through that around 7 thousand people in Barbaros neighborhood have been forcibly evacuated from their houses since last night. According to reports, all these people were first taken to the indoor sports facility in Yenişehir neighborhood, and later forced to leave Silopi.

Among these people who all were subjected to criminal record check, over 20 youths have been taken into custody. While no information is available as to where the youths were taken to, families remain concerned about their security of life. In Yeşiltepe neighborhood, some 20 people who have taken shelter in a basement of a house have run out of food and basic daily needs. Babies are being fed with sugared water due to a lack of infant formula.

Resistance continues in Barbaros, Şehid Harun and Karşıyaka neighborhoods despite all the attacks that are getting severer every day.

(nt)