Police take many members of People's Houses into custody

Turkish police took many into custody, after attacking the press statement that was made in front of the Community Centers Headquarters after the Governor's Office after he ordered the emergency evacuation of the solidarity points in Defne, Hatay.

Hatay Governorate ordered to remove the solidarity point established in the Defne, in the province of Hatay, since the first day of the earthquake. Deputy Governor Harun Kaya and AFAD teams, who went to the aid area where many organizations such as People’s Houses, the Workers' Party of Turkey (TIP) and the Turkish Medical Association voluntarily provide shelter, food and health services, demanded that the tents in the "Love Park" be removed.

Members of the People’s Houses wanted to make a statement about what happened in the 'Love Park'. They said: "Take measures to provide people with their basic needs. Do not prevent solidarity."

Turkish police, who attacked the people making the statement, took many members of the People’s Houses into custody, including its president, Nebiye Merttürk.