The "prohibitions" and "special security zones" that the Turkish state has systematically and arbitrarily declared in Kurdish provinces for years continue, especially in Sirnak and Hakkari.

14 areas in Sirnak and Cizre, Silopi, Uludere and Beytüşşebap were declared "temporary special security zones" for 15 days from 1 to 15 May. This means that entry and exit are strictly controlled when not forbidden.

The same regions were declared "special security zones" for 15 days from 16 to 30 April by the governor.

On 8 April, entry to the highlands of four villages in the Yuksekova district of Hakkari was prohibited.