Surrounded By Troubled Neighbors, Turkey's Conflict At Home Escalates

"Turkey seems to be surrounded by conflicts these days — in neighboring Syria and Iraq, and tensions are running high with Russia. The fight getting the least attention is the one taking place on Turkey's own soil."

"Turkish security forces resumed operations against minority Kurdish fighters last summer after peace talks broke down. The fighting in the southeast has escalated, with Kurdish areas locked down under military curfews and deadly risks facing those who do venture out."

"Medical workers have been among the recent victims, says Fadime Kavak with the Turkish Medical Chamber. The latest casualty was Abdul Aziz Yural, a nurse who was shot by a sniper while treating a neighbor in the town of Cizre."

"Another nurse, Eyup Ergen, was killed by a sniper while trying to get home, she adds. In addition, 'an ambulance driver, Seyhmuz Dursan, was killed, also by a sniper, while out on an emergency call.'"