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February 25, 2016

Turkey: Protests Halt Construction of Copper Mine
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The Turkish government has halted the construction of a new copper mine
amid massive protests by residents who fear the mine would destroy the
local environment. Last week, protesters blocked a road to prevent
construction trucks from accessing the mine site. On Wednesday, Turkey's
prime minister said the construction of the mine was on hold pending a
court decision.
Topics:Turkey Environment

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