January 31, 2007 - 15:18 AMT
Turkish Interior Affairs Ministry warns against provocations
Ministry of Internal Affairs has warned authorities to take urgent measures for possible provocations which may occur after Hrant Dink's killing. Ministry of Internal Affairs Secretary Şahabettin Harput has sent a circular order to 81 provinces which warned governors about protest actions occurred after the Dink killing. The circular order said, due to developments occurred during Dink's funeral, some segments of the society have begun showing violence-oriented actions which caused events that negatively effected the public order in the country. "In the days to come, there might be possible violence actions across the country. In order to prevent those who aim to inflame the popular feeling by provocative actions, provincial governments should pay extra attention for such groups and organizations," said Harpur, reports Sabah newspaper.