17 arrested in Amed

17 arrested in Amed

Yet another minor has been taken into custody in Amed in connection with the killing of 4 people supporting the HÜR-DAVA Party in October.

The detention came as part of an operation conducted two days ago, resulting in the custody of 17 people alleged to have participated Kobanê protests on 6-8 October and to have ties with the killing of four people supporting the Hüdapar in the conflict.

Following procedures at court, 17 of the detainees, who include four minors, were arrested, while one was released after bearing testimony.

Among 21 people who had been detained on the basis of same accusations five days ago, 8 were arrested, including a minor.