Turkey softens stance on Swiss-backed dam project
Turkey's Ilisu Dam is one of the world's most controversial building projects, raising environmental and social concerns. Two Swiss engineering firms are heavily involved. Turkey is now allowing independent monitoring of a massive resettlement programme.
This content was published on December 23, 1999
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