One killed, 12 injured during elections in Turkey: official

The incident that took place in Agaclidere village 30 km from the city of Diyarbakir

Last updated: March 31, 2024 | 13:17

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Turkish flags hang ahead of the municipal elections in Istanbul, Turkey.

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Diyarbakir: Clashes between two groups in Turkey's southeast during Sunday's local elections left one dead and 12 people wounded, a local official told AFP.

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The incident that took place in Agaclidere village 30 kilometres (18 miles) from the city of Diyarbakir turned violent and included guns, the official said. One bullet hit the car of a local journalist.

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