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Call for Joint Struggle Against Mining Project in Perşembe Plateau: 'Everyone Protect Your Land'

Call for Joint Struggle Against Mining Project in Perşembe Plateau: 'Everyone Protect Your Land'

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Residents and environmental groups in Turkey's Perşembe Plateau are uniting against mining exploration and drilling activities.
  • Concerns were raised about the potential impact of the mining operations on nature, livestock, and local habitats.
  • A call for collective action and solidarity has been issued to protect the region's environment.

Residents and environmental organizations in Ordu's Aybastı district have joined forces to oppose ongoing mining exploration and drilling work in the ecologically significant Perşembe Plateau. The collaborative effort aims to address the detrimental effects these activities could have on the region's natural environment, its livestock farming sector, and the local way of life.

A meeting convened by local stakeholders and environmental groups focused on the potential consequences of the mining operations. Participants discussed how the exploration and drilling could harm the delicate ecosystem, disrupt traditional livestock practices, and degrade the living conditions for those who call the plateau home. The discussions underscored a shared concern for the preservation of the plateau's natural beauty and resources.

The gathering served as a platform to not only voice opposition but also to strategize for a unified response. A strong call for collective struggle and mutual support was made, emphasizing the need for solidarity among the local community and environmental advocates. The overarching message is one of active resistance and a plea for everyone to actively defend their land against what they perceive as an environmental threat.

Everyone should protect their land.

— Local residents and environmental groupsA call to action issued during a meeting concerning mining exploration in Perşembe Plateau.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.