A leaked photo showing a Kurdish Workers’ Party (PKK) female fighter covered in blood and lying naked on the ground in Turkey has sparked outrage online.
Comments on the photo
A spokesperson from the pro-Kurdish People’s Democratic Party stated, “Stripping a woman’s naked body after killing her is a disgrace to humanity.”
Reactions to the photo
The chairman of the parliamentary group of the People’s Democratic Party (HDP), Idris Baluken, wrote on his Twitter account that “stripping a woman’s naked body after killing her is a disgrace to humanity.”
Investigation into the photo
Turkish authorities announced that an investigation has been launched after the photo circulated on social media.
Details about the incident
Turkish media reported that Kivser Elturk, also known as “Ekin Van,” was an “PKK terrorist” who was killed on August 10 during a clash with Turkish forces in a rural area of the Varto – Cemcem region.
Political reactions
HDP deputy Pervin Buldan wrote on her Twitter account that “stripping a woman’s naked body after killing her is a disgrace to humanity.”
Idris Baluken described “those who stripped the body of a female terrorist” as “no different” from the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) “who wage war against the dignity of humanity.”
Investigation into the photo
Turkish authorities announced that an investigation has been launched after the photo circulated on social media.
Security developments in Turkey
Confrontations between Turkish forces and the PKK have increased recently, with more than 40 members of the Turkish security forces killed in violence linked to the PKK.
Turkish airstrikes against the PKK
Turkey launched an air campaign against PKK camps in northern Iraq on July 24.
Human losses
At least 400 PKK fighters were killed within two weeks of the Turkish strikes, including four leaders and 30 female fighters.
Military escalation in southeastern Turkey
One person was killed in clashes between the PKK and Turkish security forces in southeastern Turkey.
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