20 people including journalists detained in Amed and Van

At least 20 people including two journalists and HDP Party Assembly member were taken into custody in Amed and Van.

The AKP-MHP regime continues its political genocide operations. At least 20 people including two journalists and HDP and DBP executives were taken into custody in Amed and Van provinces this morning.

AMED

Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) Party Assembly member Burhan Karakoç had his flat in Amed raided by the police this morning. Karakoç was detained and taken to the police department.

In Silvan district of Amed, at least 4 people were taken into custody during house raids this morning, including journalist Ferhat Parlak,owner of the Silvan Mücadele newspaper which gives online service after getting shut down by the government.

On the other hand, 14 people including executives from the HDP and DBP (Democratic Regions’ Party) were detained in Amed’s Bismil district.

VAN

Journalist Naif Yaşar was detained during house raid in Van province this morning. The journalist was taken to the anti-terror branch of police directorate.