HDP deputy Mehmet Ali Aslan who chained himself to a rock in the ancient site Hasankeyf to protest the demolition continues his action on the 2nd day. A delegation that visited Aslan for solidarity today called for public support for Hasankeyf.
Rocks in the Hasankeyf ancient town which will be submerged in the waters of the Ilısu Dam to be built in Batman have been detonated with dynamite because there will be filling efforts.
Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) Batman MP Mehmet Ali Aslan continued his action in protest at the destructive attacks of the Turkish state on Hasankeyf's ancient city on the second day.
Police forces have today laid a siege on the hill Kasr-i Rabî where Aslan’s action continues, and and hinder the journalists from following the protest.
Despite the police siege, representatives of parties and institutions continue to visit and support the protest action.
Following the visit of HDP and DBP (Democratic Regions' Party) administrators in the morning, members of TMMOB (Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers and Architects) Amed and Batman branches, and representatives of Batman's civil society organisations also paid a solidarity visit to Aslan today.
“LET US RAISE OUR VOICE AGAINST THIS BARBARITY”
Educators’ union Eğitim-Sen Batman Branch Co-chair Mehmet Necati Dadak spoke on behalf of Batman Democracy Platform and stressed the importance of Hasankeyf's history, saying: "Hasankeyf survived the Mongolian invasion but will be submerged by the Ilısu Dam now.
The blowing up of the Darphane (Mint) Castle with dynamite also damages the other structures in addition to ruining the natural structure of the castle. Destroying historical heritage is a barbaric act, against which we will raise our voice.”
Dadak also called for public support and solidarity for Hasankeyf.
After the statement, the delegation examined the castle which was blown up with dynamite.
