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as a weapon have all played a determining role in this rise. 101

Economic power has also been achieved through pressure. Busi-
ness people who are determined not to give in to the pressure of the
terrorist organization have to live with a constant threat to their lives
and risk their business. This is the main reason behind the frequent

news of the martyrdom or abduction of workers at dam construction
sites, the burning of construction machines, raided construction sites,

YDG-H militants admitted that
they became better organized
and armed in the ceasefire
period during so-called
Solution Process.

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