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17
January 201
The
mayor of Diyarbakir, recently appointed by the Yildirim government after the
dismissal of the elected mayor, has removed the Assyrian statue [that had been
erected] opposite the townhall.
The
former mayor (HDP), had erected the statue of the winged bull, Lamassu, in
recognition of the Assyrian community. Historically, Diyarbakir is an Assyrian
town, which today has a strong Kurdish presence. HDP, a party representing
minorities, is often presented as representing the interests of Kurds. However,
it also represents all other minorities, such as the Assyrians.
On
16 November 2016, the Yıldirım government had removed the only Assyrian mayor
of Turkey, Mrs Februniye Akyol (mayor of Mardin) from office.
Erol
Dora is an Assyrian HDP MP and has asked for explanations from the government
during a parliamentary session. He has not obtained a response.
The
Assyrians are the heirs of the Assyrian empire, one of the most ancient
civilizations in the [history] of humanity (from 14th century BC to 6th century
BC). Today, most of them are Christians. Turkish law prohibits the construction
of Christian Churches. The Assyrians have already been singled out as a
priority target for Daesh in Iraq and Syria.
Februniye Akyol
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