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A worker carries a grave stone for newly dead person at Yukari Baklaci Cemetery in Istanbul, Turkey, 28 April 2021. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced a total lockdown between 30 April to 17 May due to increased Covid-19 cases.

Türkiye'de COVID-19'dan günlük ölüm sayısı 300'e yaklaştı. Source: AAP Image/EPA/TOLGA BOZOGLU

In this week's report from Diyarbakir Hatice Kamer reports on the worsening COVID-19 situation in Turkey, which has brought about a first ever three-week lockdown in the country. The Turkish government has also put a ban on alcohol, many are criticising the move, and accusing the Turkish government of limiting people’s freedom and bringing about Sharia laws…more in this report

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In this week's report from Diyarbakir Hatice Kamer reports on the worsening COVID-19 situation in Turkey, which has brought about a first ever three-week lockdown in the country. The Turkish government has also put a ban on alcohol, many are criticising the move, and accusing the Turkish government of limiting people’s freedom and bringing about Sharia laws…more in this report

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