One killed, dozens injured in election-related violence in southeast Türkiye
A violent clash between two groups during Sunday’s local elections in Türkiye’s Kurdish-majority southeast resulted in one person killed and 12 others wounded.
The incident occurred in Agaclidere village, located 30 kilometers (18 miles) from the city of Diyarbakir.
According to local sources, the confrontation escalated and involved gunfire. A local journalist’s car was hit by a bullet during the incident.
The elections are being closely watched, and this tragic event underscores the tensions in the region. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the clash. (ILKHA)
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