Siege of Silvan (2015)

In November 2015, Turkish Security Forces launched the siege of Silvan - an operation and a curfew in the city of Silvan, directed against the PKK-affiliated group YDG-H. The curfew was issued on Nov. 3 and lifted on Nov. 14, during which time the military and police forces held anti-terror operations in the three neighborhoods of Konak, Mescit and Tekel. The Turkish military has deployed helicopters and tanks against the town, and locals have warned that its 90,000 residents are running low on food, water and electricity.

Background
On October 2nd, 2015, the Turkish military raided Silvan with the support of artillery.

Casualties
At least 7 people had been killed in the siege as of November 11, 2015, including 2 civilians and a police man.