Dozens of nomads and shepherds detained in Siirt countryside - UPDATE

Dozens of nomads and shepherds were detained during the military operation of the Turkish occupation forces in the countryside of Siirt province.

The Turkish army launched an operation in Çemêkarê Plateau in the Herekol region in the countryside of Pervari district of Siirt. The Turkish troops are reported to have detained at least 29 nomads and shepherds in the operation area.

It is reported that detainees were referred to the gendarmerie stations in Kurtalan, Baykan, Pervari, Tillo districts and Siirt city center.

A 24-hour ban on lawyer visits was imposed and a confidentiality order was imposed on the files of the detainees. It is stated that the number of detentions may increase.