Peoples Democratic Congress (HDK) co-spokesperson, Sedat Shenoğlu, was arrested as a result of the political police operation carried out at his home this morning.

Detained within the scope of an investigation conducted in Amed, Shenoğlu, was taken to Istanbul Police. 

The HDK posted a statement on Twitter about the detention saying: "The wheel of persecution continues to spin. Our spokesperson Sedat Shenoğlu was taken into custody. We are the ones who struggle not only today but also tomorrow. Will not be intimidated, nor reduced to silence."