More than 80 people were taken into custody in Duhok, Sheladize, Sire and some other regions in southern Kurdistan after the uprising of January 26 when people of Sheladize stormed a Turkish military base in protest at the genocidal attacks of the Turkish state.

16 people are still in custody. 3 of the detainees are held in Duhok and 13 others in Sirka Prison.

Asayish (security) forces attacked a group who protested for the release of those in custody. 10 people including a journalist were taken into custody.

9 of the detainees are reported to be members of the New Generation Movement, while the journalist is an employee of NRT TV.