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| Attack hits Turkish wedding party | Attack hits Turkish wedding party |
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| At least 41 people have been killed in an attack on a wedding party in south-eastern Turkey, officials say. | |
| Assailants used bombs and automatic weapons, a local deputy governor said. | Assailants used bombs and automatic weapons, a local deputy governor said. |
| 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. | 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. |
| Local media said families at the wedding included members of local militia who help Turkish troops fighting Kurdish rebels. | Local media said families at the wedding included members of local militia who help Turkish troops fighting Kurdish rebels. |
| Kurdish 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. |