People in Tunceli (Dersim) in Turkey are increasingly complaining that with each passing day, the economic downturn is affecting them and making it harder for many to even buy basic essentials.

Shopkeepers in Tunceli’s (Dersim’s) underground bazaar have expressed their frustration at the situation. They say they have difficulty in making a living as they cannot sell anything. They are angered when they hear the authorities claim that there is no economic crisis.