23-11-2024 05:34 AM Jerusalem Timing

Turkey Charges More over Mine Disaster

Turkey Charges More over Mine Disaster

Turkey has charged three more people with manslaughter over the country’s worst mining disaster, including the CEO of the company operating the pit

Turkey has charged three more people with manslaughter over the country's worst mining disaster, including the CEO of the company operating the pit, reports said on Tuesday.
  
Can Gurkan, the chief executive of mining company Soma Komur, general manager Ramazan Dogru and a technician were the latest to face manslaughter charges over the disaster that claimed 301 lives, the private NTV television said.
  
A total of eight officials from Soma Komur have now been charged over last Tuesday's accident at the Soma mine that sparked anti-government protests in several towns and cities. Gurkan and other company executives have denied any responsibility for the disaster.