Turkish pianist and composer Fazil Say acknowledges the audience at a concert against deforestation on the site a controversial gold. PHOTO: AFP
People attend a recital by Turkey's pianist and composer Fazil Say against deforestation near the town of Kirazli in Turkey. PHOTO: AFPTurkey for enhanced people-to-people ties with Pakistan: envoy
Canadian mining firm Alamos Gold Inc, which has bought the site near the town of Kirazli in the Canakkale province, has faced strong resistance from activists over the last two weeks.
PHOTO: AFPEnvironmentalists have launched a campaign to halt the construction of the mine over allegations that tens of thousands of trees have had to be cut down.
PHOTO: AFPAuthorities, however, dispute this saying only around 13,000 trees have been cut down and that they will be replanted later.
PHOTO: AFPActivists argue that the mine-related activities in the region could severely damage the environment.
PHOTO: AFPAfter the concert, opponents walked to the mine site in protest.
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