Certain regions in Şırnak declared 'temporary special security zones'

The Şırnak Governor's Office issued a written statement regarding the matter.

In the statement released by the Governor's Office, it was announced that certain regions within the city center and its districts have been declared 'temporary special security zones' between October 29 and November 12.

The justification for the decision included the following statement: "By the Governor's Office; to ensure national security, public order, and public welfare, to prevent the commission of crimes, and to protect the rights and freedoms of others."

The relevant part of the statement is as follows:

"The Bestler Dereler Region located within the borders of the Central district of Şırnak province, the Gabar Mountain Region located within the borders of the Central district and Güçlükonak district of Şırnak province, the Cudi Mountain Region located within the borders of the Central district, Silopi, and Cizre districts of Şırnak province, the Kurt Mountain Region located within the borders of the Central district, Silopi, and Uludere districts of Şırnak province, the Kelmehmetler-Dönmezler-Kovankaya, Tahtareş, Hüsrevpaşa-Suhurpaşayayla, İncebeldağları, and Faraşin regions located within the borders of the Beytüşşebap district of Şırnak province, the Altındağları Region located within the borders of the Beytüşşebap district of Şırnak province, and the Oymakaya Region located within the borders of the Beytüşşebap and Uludere districts of Şırnak province have been declared 'temporary special security zones' for 15 days between October 29 (inclusive) and November 12 (inclusive) to prevent citizens who might travel to these regions from being harmed by illegal elements in said regions and by the measures to be taken against them. It is prohibited for our citizens to enter these regions without permission between these dates for the sake of their life and property safety. Criminal proceedings will be initiated against those who do not comply with the ban in accordance with Article 66 of the Provincial Administration Law No. 5442."

News Source: 12punto