The trial against Kızıltepe (Qoser) Municipality co-mayor Nilüfer Elik Yılmaz and Savur (Stewrê) Municipality co-mayor Gülistan Öncü, who were arrested after being removed from their office by the Turkish Ministry of Interior, ended.

The two co-mayors were sentenced to 6 years and 3 months in prison for "being a member of a terrorist organization".