Turkish Southeastern Journalists Association commits crimes

DIYARBAKIR - Association of Turkish Southeastern Journalists reportedly did not obtain the necessary permits for the alcoholic Christmas celebration program, which was planned to be held at the venue where alcohol sales and live music are prohibited.

The Association of Southeastern Journalists [GGC], located in central Yenişehir district of Diyarbakır, a southeastern province of Turkiye, is preparing to celebrate the 2019 entry with a program that slammed by the public.

In a location where the sale and use of alcohol are prohibited, participants will be provided with "unlimited local alcohol" said on the poster prepared for the promotion of the program.

The program will be held in Sümerpark, the largest of the four major green areas in the city, in the venue allocated to the GGC by Diyarbakır Metropolitan Municipality at the time of the HDP administration.

Alcoholic celebration in a place near mosques, schools and social centers!

The fact that organizing such program with live music and unlimited alcohol in a place near Sümer Mosque, Gazi Primary School, Gazi Secondary School, Diyarbakır Martyrs' Family Assistance and Solidarity Association [DİŞAD], Vocational Education Campus, Women Support Center, Child Support Center, Health Center, Youth and Sports Center, City Volunteers and Disabled Support Center, attracts the public's reaction.

No permission was taken for the event

It was learned that the activity that will ensure unlimited alcohol consumption in "Sümerpark Social Support Center", which aims to improve the quality of life of the women, children, young people and the disabled, and to participate in social life, plans to be carried out without permission from any authority.

Providing information to ILKHA's correspondent, Diyarbakır Metropolitan Municipality, Yenişehir Municipality, Yenişehir District Governorship, and Associations Directorate said that they have not informed about the program.

Authorized institutions: Unlimited alcohol cannot be consumed in public places

These authorities convey that even if an application for this event is made to them, the permit for a live music program cannot be given for one night and unlimited alcohol cannot be consumed in public places.

GGC does not have the license for alcohol sale

It was stated that the GGC management, which does not care about the values of the people's faith, does not have the license to sell alcohol in this place allocated by the municipality.

In addition, authorities stated that the regulation of alcoholic entertainment programs are prohibited in such places where aim for education, health and rehabilitation services, and sports and cultural activities.

On the other hand, the public wants to cancel this event in Diyarbakır, the city of the Prophet's homeland and companions. (ILKHA)