Anti-terrorism squads in Turkey conducted raids in 11 cities, arresting 43 campaigners and members of the Democratic Society Party (DTP), said aides of the chief state prosecutor in the south-eastern city of Diyarbakir. Among those arrested in the early-morning operation were several prominent politicians, including at least seven local mayors, and two-human rights activists. According to some accounts from Kurdish sources, the number arrested was between 60 and 80.
Anti-terrorism squads in Turkey conducted raids in 11 cities, arresting 43 campaigners and members of the Democratic Society Party (DTP), said aides of the chief state prosecutor in the south-eastern city of Diyarbakir.
Among those arrested in the early-morning operation were several prominent politicians, including at least seven local mayors, and two-human rights activists.
According to some accounts from Kurdish sources, the number arrested was between 60 and 80.
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