Sanliurfa province

Sanliurfa is a province located in southeastern Turkey. It is currently newsworthy due to a recent school shooting that occurred in Siverek, a district within the province. On Tuesday, a former student opened fire at his former high school, wounding 16 people, including students. Local governor Hasan Sildak confirmed the incident and stated that special security forces were deployed to the school, leading to the evacuation of students. The attacker subsequently killed himself. School shootings are relatively rare in Turkey, making this event particularly significant and drawing national attention to Sanliurfa province. The incident highlights concerns about school safety and security measures in the region.