Nature destruction in Gabar captured from the air
The destruction of nature on Gabar Mountain was captured from the air for the first time.
We must be in action until tree slaughter stopped say Êlih Peace Mothers
Êlih (Batman) Peace Mothers, who participated in the vigil against the ecocide in Besta, said, "We should have stayed there as long as the trees were being slaughtered" and stated that the action should be continued.
Koza Gold Enterprises poisoning Giyadîn!
The gold exploration activities of Koza Gold Enterprises in Giyadîn (Diyadin) district of Agirî (Ağrı) have spread over an area of 470 hectares, while the mine poses a great risk to the Murat River.
Cengiz Holding's mine drying up Mêrdîn ponds
Cengiz Holding's Eti Bakır Metal Recovery and Integrated Fertiliser Factory, which operates in Mêrdîn's Şemrex (Mazıdağı) district, continues to plunder nature in the region despite the reactions.
From Ida to Besta: Together we can free nature
Ecologist Cemile Kaçar, who participated in the protests against the destruction of nature in Besta after Ida, said: "We will free nature together."
They stood vigil on their own land after 36 years: Let's build our villages
Besta residents, who participated in the vigil against the ongoing ecocide in the Besta region, demanded the lifting of the 36-year ban and stated that they want to rebuild their villages.
Besta vigil over: Resistance will continue until nature is free
Speaking at the end of the vigil in Besta, Şirnex (Şırnak) Ecology Platform Term Spokesperson Adnan Şenbayram stated that they will continue their struggle and stated, "We will continue to resist until nature is free."
Night-long resistance against plunder of nature in Besta
Hundreds of people gathered in the Besta region of Şirnex (Şırnak) and held a vigil against the plunder of nature with songs they sang throughout the night.
Tree felling continues in Gabar
Tree felling in Gabar Mountain continues in new areas. It is learned that the trees cut down due to the public reaction against ecocide were transported to different cities via Sêrt (Siirt).
Forest fire continues in Şemzînan
The forest fire that started yesterday morning in Derya village of Şemzînan (Şemdinli) district of Colemêrg (Hakkari) continues.
Tree slaughter in Karadag
Karadağ City Forest in the centre of Semsûr is being destroyed due to the works carried out by the Housing Development Administration (TOKİ) and Emlak Konut.
New bore being drilled in Basa: Nature destruction to deepen
The destruction of nature in the region will be further deepened with the new bore to be drilled by the chemical company "Derkim Polyurethane" in Basa district. On the other hand, it is learnt that 2 "domestic drilling" rigs have been installed in the region.
Call for joint struggle against ecocide in Dêrsim
Mehmet Kaş, a member of the Munzur Environment Association, warned that Dêrsim is being emptied of its people through mining, hydroelectric (HES), and solar power (GES) projects. “We must unite in struggle against this massacre,” he said.
Examined the tree destruction on site: A reflection of colonial policy
Peoples’ Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party MP Newroz Uysal Aslan conducted an inspection in the Besta region where tree destruction continues, stating, “We observed first hand the ecocide that reflects colonial policies. We demand an end to this situation.”
Tree slaughter continues as governorate says 'stopped'
The tree slaughter, which the Şırnak Governorate said "we have stopped" in the Besta region, continues.