18 PKK separatists killed in southeastern Turkey

As many as 18 PKK separatists were killed in clashes with Turkish security forces in the southeastern Turkish district of Yuksekova overnight Friday, NTV reported.

Fighting is still ongoing despite a curfew that was declared in the town.

A statement released by Hakkari Governor's office late on Wednesday said a curfew had been declared in Yuksekova to ensure security in the wake of increased terrorist attacks in the district. The statement said the curfew would be in place starting 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

Yuksekova is one of several Kurdish-majority districts in southeastern Turkey to declare "self-governance" in opposition to the central Justice and Development Party (AKP) ruled government.

Source: MENA