Turkey arrests 16 political activists in Istanbul 16 members of Peoples’ Democratic Congress (HDK) were arrested over terrorism allegations in Istanbul on Tuesday.

Turkey arrests 16 political activists in Istanbul
16 members of Peoples’ Democratic Congress (HDK) were arrested over terrorism allegations in Istanbul on Tuesday.

Political activists Filiz Yılmaz, Metin İlan, Suphi Yıldız, Bedia Aydemir, Gonca Yangöz, Şamil Altan, Abdulselam Yolcu, Taylan Talaş, Hüseyin Gencer, Celalettin Can, Atilla Sayır, Erhan Sarıkaya, Gülsen Biter, Vahit Dalgıç, Taylan Ürün and Can Memiş were arrested on Tuesday for “being a member of a terrorist organization.

14 others were released on the condition of the judicial control.

HDK is a platform for political parties, NGOs and other social organizations and is considered the social project of Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP).

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