Five people jailed in Cizre and Silopi

The Turkish regime’s political genocide operations against the Kurdish population continue unabated.

11 people were taken into custody during house raids carried out in Silopi and İdil districts of Şırnak province on 14-15 August.

The three people detained in Silopi have been referred to court today. Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) Silopi district branch member Delil Ürek was remanded in custody for alleged “membership to an illegal organization” while the other two were released on condition of judicial control.

Of the 8 people who were detained in Cizre, four people were referred to court today and remanded in custody for alleged “membership to an illegal organization”.

The five people have been sent to Şırnak T Type Closed Prison.