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Mehdi Zana, former Diyarbakır Mayor, dies at 85
Mehdi Zana, a prominent Kurdish politician and former Mayor of Diyarbakır, has passed away at the age of 85. He died in a hospital while receiving treatment for COPD.
Zana was elected as an independent candidate for the mayoralty in 1977, serving from 1977 to 1980. His tenure was cut short by the September 12 military coup, after which he was arrested and spent approximately 16 years in various prisons, including Diyarbakır No. 5 Prison.
A memorial ceremony was held in front of the Diyarbakır Metropolitan Municipality to honor his legacy. Speakers at the event, including Co-Mayor Serra Bucak, highlighted his role as a significant figure in the political and social memory of the region.
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DEM Party · Diyarbakır · Diyarbakır Metropolitan Municipality · Mehdi Zana · Serra Bucak
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Zana served as Mayor from 1977 to 1980. www.tigrishaber.com · www.habereguven.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A memorial ceremony for Zana was held in front of the Diyarbakır Metropolitan Municipality. www.tigrishaber.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Mehdi Zana died at age 85 due to COPD. www.marasbugun.com.tr · www.tigrishaber.com · www.habereguven.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Zana joined the Workers' Party of Turkey (TİP) in 1963. www.marasbugun.com.tr · www.habereguven.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Mehdi Zana was elected Mayor of Diyarbakır as an independent candidate in 1977. www.marasbugun.com.tr · www.tigrishaber.com · www.habereguven.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Zana spent approximately 16 years in prison following the September 12 military coup. www.tigrishaber.com · www.habereguven.com