# Commemorations for 1993 PKK attack victims

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/commemorations-for-1993-pkk-attack-victims
> Updated: 2026-10-25T15:25:02.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 3.

Memorial ceremonies have been held in Turkey to honor victims of attacks carried out by the PKK terrorist organization 33 years ago.

In Siirt, a ceremony was organized by the Şirvan District Governor’s Office in the Daltepe and Kalkancık villages to honor 37 people, including women and children. Local officials and relatives participated in prayers and grave visits.

In Erzurum, a memorial program was held in the Çat district at the Yavi Martyrdom to honor 33 victims, including five children. The ceremony included the recitation of the Mevlid-i Şerif at a local mosque, a moment of silence, a ceremonial salute, and the playing of the Turkish National Anthem. Erzurum Governor Aydın Baruş addressed the massacre, describing the victims as “innocent citizens who were targeted while sitting in a village coffeehouse.” Baruş emphasized the importance of national unity and solidarity, stating that the nation remains resilient despite such historical tragedies.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-25: Commemorations held for victims of Yavi massacre and former mayor Gülşah Durbay

Memorial services were held in Erzurum for 33 victims of a PKK massacre 33 years ago, and in Manisa for the late former mayor Gülşah Durbay.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/commemorations-held-for-victims-of-yavi-massacre-and-former-mayor-glah-durbay

### 2026-10-24: Erzurum commemorates 33 civilians killed by PKK 33 years ago

A memorial ceremony was held in Erzurum to honor 33 civilians, including five children, killed by the PKK 33 years ago.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/erzurum-commemorates-33-civilians-killed-by-pkk-33-years-ago

### 2026-10-04: Siirt memorial honors 37 victims of 1993 PKK attack

A memorial ceremony was held in Siirt, Turkey, to honor 37 victims, including women and children, killed by the PKK in 1993 in the Daltepe and Kalkancık villages.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/siirt-memorial-honors-37-victims-of-1993-pkk-attack

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