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Picturesque mountains cleared of terrorism attract tourists

Cleared of terrorism, the picturesque mountains and highlands of Hakkari, in Turkey's southeast, are enjoying a surge in tourism to the peaceful, Instagram-ready region.

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Picturesque mountains cleared of terrorism attract tourists

Ibrahim Fidanoğlu, also among the visitors, said he was impressed by both the nature of the region and people's warm hospitality.

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Picturesque mountains cleared of terrorism attract tourists

"We saw a peaceful, serene environment here. We want this to continue."

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Picturesque mountains cleared of terrorism attract tourists

Over the last three decades, the terrorist PKK has been responsible for the deaths of nearly 40,000 people, but in recent months Turkish officials have said its numbers are dwindling, with the group seemingly on its last legs.