Document #1305526

EurasiaNet

Massacre puts government on defensive on support for paramilitaries

http://www.eurasianet.org/departments/insightb/articles/eav050509a.shtml

ecoi.net summary:
Village of Bilge, Southeast Turkey: Blood feud causes massacre at wedding; 44 dead; weapons were of state supplies; gunmen members of government-backed village guard
Country:
Türkiye
Source:
EurasiaNet
Original link:
http://www.eurasianet.org/departments/insightb/articles/eav050509a.shtml
Document type:
Media Report
Language:
English
Published:
5 May 2009
Document ID:
1305526 (former ID 119179)

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