Hundreds in the southern province of Adana started to gather in Dağlıoğlu neighborhood of Seyhan district as of early morning hours to celebrate the Kurdish New Year, Newroz.

Riot police forces that heavily surrounded the Newroz area with armored and anti-riot vehicles have attacked the mass with tear gas and water cannons.

Clashes are taking place in some areas as people have started to mount resistance against the attack.