HDP: We Condemn the Attack in Diyarbakır in the Strongest Possible Terms

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Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) Co-Chairs Sezai Temelli and Pervin Buldan have released a written statement about the attack that claimed the lives of seven people and wounded at least 10 others in Kulp in Turkey's southeastern province of Diyarbakır yesterday (September 12).

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It has also been reported that as part of the investigation launched into the explosion, HDP Kulp District Co-Chair and Civil Works Director of Kulp Municipality have been taken into custody.

CLICK - HDP Kulp District Chair and Civil Works Director Detained

The HDP has released the following statement about the incident:

"We wish rest to the ones who have lost their lives, condolences to their families and our people and a quick recovery to the injured. We demand that necessary steps be taken to investigate this unacceptable situation urgently and in the most effective way possible and authorities find the responsible.

"The detention of our district chair and the house raid against our co-mayor today are the first indications that they are after a perception operation rather than a serious investigation.

"We are determined to keep our stance in terms of doing what is necessary in both democratic politics and social sphere to ensure that each and every inch of this land will become a place where people lead a humane life in peace and quiet. We condemn the attack in the strongest possible terms". (RT/SD)

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