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Police Deployed for Newroz Celebrations in Turkey as Messages from Öcalán
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Thousands of police officers are deployed to Diyarbakır on March 21, where the annual Nevruz festival is set to begin with readings of messages by Abdullah Öcalan and Masoud barzanî. The security presence aims to ensure order as participants gather for traditional festivities that have become a significant cultural event in southeastern Turkey despite ongoing regional tensions between Kurdish groups.
Key Points
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1Newroz celebrations in Diyabakir have commenced with preparations involving approximately 12,000 police officers.
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2Messages from Abdullah Öcalan and Jalal Talaban (Barzani) are scheduled to be read during the program.
Developments
[Mar 21]
Newroz celebrations began in Diyarbakır with police operations; Abdullah Öcalan's message will be announced (Cumhuriyet.com.tr).
[Mar 20, 13:27]
Program details confirmed for Newruz including messages from both O'Calen and Barzani to read.
Diyarbakır'da Nevruz kutlamaları başladı: 12 bin polis görev yapacak, Öcalan'ın mesajı okunacak
Cumhuriyet.com.tr
3h ago