The Soma case, in which 301 workers died in the 2014 mining disaster, will return to court.
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The case of the Soma disaster, one of Turkey's deadliest mining accidents, has been reopened for retrial. A total of 301 miners lost their lives in the incident. New evidence and witness statements found in the case file prompted the court to reconsider its ruling. Those held responsible will face a new trial. The Soma disaster remains at the center of debate in Turkey over worker safety and industrial accidents.