Anti-Government Protests Held by Kurds in Turkey

Anti-Government Protests Held by Kurds in Turkey

State  of emergency in Turkey. The Kurds there demand to support their compatriots fighting the ISIS in Syria. The border town of Kobane. Syria, is partially under the ISIS control now. The Kurds held protests not only in Turkey, but also in Europe.

The Turkish government did not say when they would lift the curfew in 8 provinces. In two of the states classes were cancelled for security reasons. Turkish Interior Minister says the protesters should leave the streets, otherwise unpredictable developments are possible, and no violence will go unpunished. 

During the anti-government protest wave at least 16 are confirmed dead. The police apply teargas, water cannon, rubber bullets. Ankara does not allow the Kurdish volunteers to pass to Syria saying they are PKK members. 

Check out the reportage for the details. 

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