A mining company continues operations in Hesandîn even though its EIA report was cancelled, prompting villagers to set up tents and begin a protest vigil.
- ANF
- AMED
- Wednesday, 9 July 2025, 08:55
Kulp Mining and Foreign Trade Inc. continues its mineral exploration activities in the Hesandîn region of the Pasur (Kulp) district in Amed (Diyarbakır), drawing strong reactions from villagers due to the environmental impact. Although the company’s Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report was officially cancelled, it has persisted with its operations, prompting local residents to launch a protest.
To stop the mining activities, villagers have set up tents and begun a continuous vigil at the site.
Every step taken by the company violates the law
Murat Ipek, Co-Mayor of Pasur, visited the protest site and stated that the company is unlawfully destroying nature.
Ahmet Inan, Chair of the Environment and Urban Commission of the Diyarbakır Bar Association, also visited the area and emphasized that the company’s operations violate legal procedures, adding that every action taken constitutes a criminal offense.
Source: ANF News
