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BDP executive killed by cops during newroz celebration
Wanneer: 18/03/2012 - 18:26
Newroz is the celebration of newyear by the kurdish people.
Dispite the fact that Turkish government would not allow this celebration to happen,
the kurdish went to the streets and celebrate. The Turkish police however intervined.
Peace and Democracy (BDP) Istanbul executives have stated that BDP Arnavutköy District chair Hacı Zengin lost his life after being hit on head by a tear gas can thrown by police. Zengin who was among the people joining Newroz in Kazlıçeşme area lost his life after being taken to Arnavutköy State Hospital. BDP co-chair Gültan Kışanak also announced the death on her twitter account.
Peace and Democracy (BDP) confirm that Haci Zengin has died after he was hit on the head by a tear-gas canister thrown by Turkish riot police.
BDP co-chair Gültan Kışanak also announced the death on her twitter account.
Tags: human rights