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Attack hits Turkish wedding party Attack hits Turkish wedding party
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Forty-one people have been killed in an attack on a wedding party in south-eastern Turkey, local media say. Forty-one people have been killed in an attack on a wedding party in south-eastern Turkey, officials say.
Turkey's NTV reported the death toll, citing a deputy governor. He said the assailants were carrying bombs and automatic weapons. Assailants used bombs and automatic weapons, a local deputy governor said.
It was not immediately clear who carried out the attack, which reports said happened in or near the town of Mardin. Details are still emerging. The attack took place in a village near the city of Mardin. Kurdish rebels are active in the area, but there is no indication of a motive so far.
Government troops have been fighting Kurdish rebels in the area. Local media said families at the wedding included members of local militia who help Turkish troops fighting Kurdish rebels.
The rebels have been battling for more autonomy since 1984. More than 40,000 people have died in the violence. Kurdish rebels have been battling for more autonomy since 1984. More than 40,000 people have died in the violence.
Several people were reported to have been wounded in Monday's attack.Several people were reported to have been wounded in Monday's attack.