Kurdish politicians attacked by police on their way to Cizre

Riot police forces have blocked and attacked the delegation of Kurdish politicians on their way from İdil to Cizre district of Şırnak Thursday morning.

Riot police forces have blocked the delegation of Kurdish politicians on their way from İdil to Cizre district of Şırnak Thursday morning. The prevention was grounded on an order from the Ministry of the Interior.

Acting upon police chief's order to 'sweep them away', riot police attacked the HDP deputies with shields and helmets.

Some deputies including Osman Baydemir and Meral Danış Beştaş have been injured in the attack.

Police forces continue denying permission for the HDP officials who include 40 deputies, Co-President Selahattin Demirtaş, Co-Spokespersons of HDK (Peoples' Democratic Congress), Co-Chairs of DBP (Party of Democratic Regions) and DTK (Democratic Society Congress).

In the meantime, attacks on civilians in Cudi and Nur neighborhoods of Cizre are reported to be going on, during which at least four people have lost their lives today.