protest damage in Fethiye today

[Jacqui Harvey]

From what I read last night and this morning on F.B. before it was taken down, it seems it's Anti Kurd.
This was a posting on F.C. I make no comment, because I don't know about the situation, but, perhaps, this gives one view of many.

Received this morning in my mail from F.B.
   

 "I will give you another point of view. If it was done against Kurdish society here I would be totally against it , cause I think Kurdish people are used and ignored. However this party provides support to the terrorist group and subcontractor PKK which killed many young teachers sent to the east to teach kids there and even children including their own Kurdish society. The mirror is always two sided so please try to understand the anger in the heart of these people as well. Altough ı am personally against violence ı am also against PKK based political parties, Kurdish people should make other formations not involving with these murderers."

[nichola]

It's anti Kurdish

[Ray1951]

I always try to steer clear of political issues in other countries because I think that 'politicians' from "other" countries should keep their noses out (not that I am a politician) but when there is unrest in a place that you lived and now visit often then I think giving your views and opinions is allowed.  I would have sh*it myself had I been caught up in this situation.  These young men were fearless but I do believe that they were transported to Fethiye as was previously mentioned.  I am also sure that this is an isolated incident but we should remember that the majority of workers in Hisaronu and many of the businesses up there, are Kurdish.  In the past there have been clashes  between the two elements in Hisaronu.  A few years ago I was caught up in a demonstration in Fethiye which was held in and around the football stadium.  There were estimated to be over 50,000 people there, most of them carrying Turkish flags.  It was a peaceable demo and very impressive and shows the passion of the Turkish people.  I hope that everyone in and around Fethiye are safe.  In the lead up to the elections people should be vigilant.

[tinkerman]

Feckin' scary, when I think that my Darling Loz and I lived less than 25 metres from Adnan Menderes Bulvari, the main road which runs past the Shell filling station , to Gunlukbasi !!

Just makes one realise how lucky we Brits are , to live where we do. I love Turkey, BUT, regardless of the whys and wherefores of this dispute, I feel SAFE in the U.K. !! End of !! I thank you .
 

This is nothing compared to the recent riots in London?

[Colwyn]

Hurriyet Daily News says that responsibility for the violence lies with Mayor Behcet Saatci. The Mayor had previously been dismissed by the MHP for anti-Kurdish statements and billboards which were considered "racist"; it appears he was too nationalist for the nationalist party. It fails to mention his popularity amongst some British ex-pats.

http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/hdp-office-attacked-in-southern-town-of-fethiye-in-latest-assault-on-party.aspx?pageID=238&nID=63355&NewsCatID=341

http://www.turkishagenda.com/?p=360

[mercury]

Nicholas put a put a video on FB of the tear gas, riots etc in Tasyaka..  Really very very scary..

[kayakebab]

this one Anne
http://www.sondakika.com/haber/haber-1-fethiye-de-1000-kisilik-grup-isyelerini-tahrip-5765694/

[Dutchie]

Interesting that this happened just three weeks for election.
AKP certainly needs the votes of the thousands of Kurdish people living in Fethiye...
(Especially since they are way behind Saatci in the prognosis)

[Firo]

And which political party is the Hurriyet affiliated to I wonder?

[loz]

Agree Jim, great we can see what is happening as everything on Facebook from Turkey is being removed. I was  reading a thread on F.B. from a friend who lives in Fethiye.  A good thread that was being added to with images and then a very interesting point of view from a Turkish lady with an explanation of why she thought the riots had happened. The whole thread just disappeared before my eyes.  I hate this censorship it's not helpful it makes the situation worse.

Unfortunately it was Admin who removed the post, something about not wanting polical statements. What utter rubbish, Fb is full of them. If the admin of that fb page icould not stand the heat they should step down and let someone else do it