Mothers wearing white headscarves, one of the symbols of the resistance against isolation and in support of the hunger strike, have launched a sit-in in Amed, in front of the AKP provincial building.

The mothers opened a banner saying 'Mothers want peace', were immediately surrounded by the police.

Entry and exit of the AKP building is not allowed.

Journalists following the mothers sit-in were also prevented from reaching the AKP Provincial Building by the police.