Kurdish hopes for independence, or at least some sort of autonomy, ran high. Due to the Turkish government's antagonistic position toward them, the Dimili Kurds do not benefit from government funding or resources. In fact, the Turkish government uses many measures to suppress the identity of the Kurds. For example, the Kurdish language has been banned from use in schools and publications. Illiteracy and unemployment are major problems.
Many villages have no water, electricity or telephones, and medical services are inadequate.
Although the Islamic religion is extremely difficult to penetrate, some Turkish Kurds are not devout Muslims and hold Christ in high regard. Unfortunately, however, there are very few believers among the Kurds and there is no Christian outreach being done in their language. Prayer Points Ask God to grant wisdom to those who are working to get scriptures to the Dimili Kurds in this remote area of Turkey. Pray that the Dimili Kurds who hold Christ in high regard will begin to look to Him for peace in their lives. Pray that God will reveal Himself to them as they search for the truth.