13 detained in political genocide operation in İzmir
At least 13 HDP politicians and members of the Mothers of Peace Initiative were detained during house raids in Izmir.
In the run-up to the elections in Turkey, repression against the opposition is increasing. In Izmir, several flats were stormed by the police in the early morning and 13 people were taken into custody. After health checks, the detainees were transferred to the anti-terror police department in Çankaya.
The detainees include HDP provincial executive Mahsun Koç, HDP Party Council member Mehmet Sabri Gül, HDP administrator Hediye Korkut, Peace Mothers Sultan Yağmekan, Hanife Gümüş, Ayten Gülmez, Zeynep Çelik and Fatma Sürme.
