Siirt News
5 Indicted in Missing Woman's Suspected Honor Killing
An indictment has been prepared against five suspects, including the ex-husband, father-in-law, and brother-in-law, in the disappearance of Mekiye Akyel in Siirt, Turkey. Prosecutors are seeking aggravated life sentences for premeditated murder motivated by "honor killing" and deprivation of liberty. Akyel vanished in 2024, and while her body has not been found, evidence suggests her remains may have been burned in a traditional oven (tandir).
Two Cousins Killed in Siirt Car Accident
Two cousins, aged 21 and 22, died in Siirt's Kurtalan district after being struck by a car while attempting to cross the road. The incident occurred in the Çayırlı village area.
Turkish Petroleum seeks license extension for Batman/Siirt oil fields
Turkish Petroleum (TPAO) has applied to extend its oil exploration license periods by two years for certain fields located in Batman and Siirt.
Siirt is a province in eastern Turkey that includes the district of Kurtalan.