In Milas, Muğla, villagers have been guarding the Ikizköy Akbelen forests for 6 years, questioning the policies of Devlet Bahçeli.

Villagers claim that YK Enerji A.Ş. executives have started PR campaigns through local muhtars, leading to significant disputes among the villagers.

Karacaağaç Muhtarı 1. Azası Hörü Ölmez argued with muhtar Dursun Uysal, questioning, "Muhtar, you have made an agreement with the company, telling us to give up our olive groves. Who are you the muhtar of?"

Esra Işık, spokesperson for the Ikizköy Environmental Committee, stated that YK Enerji is using muhtars and academics to suppress local reactions. This situation strengthens the villagers' struggle to protect their lands.