For more information on what constitutes an episode of mass killing, see the Early Warning Project’s Definitions page. The Early Warning Project’s 2015 statistical risk assessments identified Turkey as one of the 31 countries at greatest risk of an onset of a new episode of state-led mass killing (EWP). Those forecasts do not include the risk of mass killing by non-state groups, which would also produce a “yes” answer to this question. This question will be resolved by the Early Warning Project, in consultation with subject matter experts, using publicly available secondary sources. If the project determines that a new episode of mass killing has occurred, relevant evidence will be summarized in a post on EWP's blog. Recommended Questions: How many civilian fatalities will ACLED record in the Democratic Republic of the Congo between 1 May 2016 and 31 December 2016? Will there be a new episode of mass killing in Democratic Republic of Congo before 1 January 2017? Will the EU lift visa requirements for Turkish citizens before July 2016? This question was closed as a "no" with an end date of 31 December 2016. The EWP did not find evidence of a new mass killing episode in Turkey before the end of 2016 (Early Warning Project). See our FAQ to learn about how we resolve questions and how scores are calculated.

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