Hakkari Governor Ali Çelik directed a gradual reopening for resettlement of the villages in the district of Çukurca, including Tekevler, Işıklı, Çayırlı, Uzundere, Dedeköy, Çağlayan, Karasu, Çınarlı, Kavuşak, Maden, Kayalık, and Kurudere. The process has begun to allow the residents to return to their homes in these villages and hamlets.
Çukurca District Governor Mert Kumcu, along with Mayor Nazmi Demir, District Police Chief Adem Köpük, District Gendarmerie Commander Major Engin Çağlayan, District Special Operations Commander Muhammet Öcal, and District Special Administration Director Abdulkuddus Tunç, visited the villages of Işıklı, Kavaklı, and Kurudere. These villages had been evacuated for security reasons since 1995, and the officials conducted inspections to assess the situation and prepare for the residents’ return.
The decision to reopen these villages and hamlets for resettlement comes as a part of efforts to restore normalcy and provide support to the residents who were displaced years ago due to security concerns. The authorities are working on creating a safe and conducive environment for the residents to return to their homes and resume their regular lives in their villages.
The process of reintegrating the villagers back to their homes will involve coordination between various government agencies and officials to ensure a smooth transition and provide necessary assistance to the residents. The authorities are conducting assessments and preparing infrastructure to support the returning residents and facilitate their resettlement in the villages of Çukurca.
Governor Ali Çelik’s directive to gradually reopen the villages in Çukurca signifies a step towards reconciliation and peace-building in the region, as efforts are being made to restore normalcy and provide a sense of security to the residents who were displaced due to security threats. The officials are working diligently to ensure a successful reintegration process for the residents returning to their villages.
The residents of Tekevler, Işıklı, Çayırlı, Uzundere, Dedeköy, Çağlayan, Karasu, Çınarlı, Kavuşak, Maden, Kayalık, and Kurudere villages and surrounding hamlets are now hopeful for a new beginning as they prepare to return to their homes after years of displacement. The reopening of these villages for resettlement is a significant step towards rebuilding the communities and providing support to the residents as they restore their livelihoods and reconnect with their roots in Çukurca.
