TOMORROW: BRTK’s Closing Ceremony for Stone Operators
Residents of Şirinevler, Akçiçek, Alemdağ, and Kozanköy are preparing to take action against the stone quarry operators in their area. The mukhtars of these villages have announced that they will be protesting the operations of the quarries, which they claim have been causing serious problems for the local communities.
The protest is scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM tomorrow, with the main demand being the closure of the quarries in the region. According to the mukhtars, the quarries have been operating for more than 10 years and have led to a number of issues for the villages, including environmental damage, safety concerns, and disruptions to daily life.
In a joint statement, the mukhtars highlighted the increase in the number of quarry businesses in the area over the years, despite regulations allowing for only one enterprise. They also pointed out the dangers posed by the intense and uncontrolled blasting in the quarries, which have put villagers’ homes at risk.
The statement further mentioned that the excessive number of trucks passing through the villages has caused road damage, air pollution, and discomfort for residents, particularly the elderly and children. Additionally, the dust from the quarries has resulted in environmental harm, affecting agricultural land and trees in the area.
Overall, the residents of Şirinevler, Akçiçek, Alemdağ, and Kozanköy are uniting to push for the closure of the quarries and to address the negative impact of the operations on their communities. The upcoming protest is expected to bring attention to these issues and to urge authorities to take action to protect the well-being of the villagers.
