18 farmers who protested against DEDAŞ detained in Urfa

Dozens of farmers came together in Çobanderesi, in Haliliye district of Urfa on Tuesday and closed the Urfa-Mardin highway to traffic with their tractors and vehicles to protest the power cuts of Dicle Electricity Distribution Inc. (DEDAS) and excessive bills. The farmers stated that the frequent power cuts damaged their products, and they were mistreated.

The Turkish army dispatched a large group of soldiers to the area where the protest took place. Turkish soldiers dispersed the farmers with tear gas when the farmers refused to end their action. Numerous farmers were affected by the gas. 

Following their protest, the farmers were summoned to the Turkish Provincial Gendarmerie Station in Urfa to testify. 18 farmers who went to the command to testify were taken into custody there.