
Operation against female politicians in Van: 15 women under custody including the Co-Mayor

2019-11-01 11:16:36


	VAN - 15 women politicians, including Saray Municipality Co-Mayor Caziye Duman, were detained during house raids in Van.

	Police raided numerous houses in Van city center and its districts Tuşba, İpekyolu and Edremit. 15 women politicians including Saray Co-Mayor Caziye Duman were taken into custody after hours of searches in the houses.&nbsp;

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	Saray Municipality Co-Mayor Caziye Duman, People's Democratic Party (HDP) Provincial Executive Edibe Babur, Gürpınar Municipality Co-Mayor Candidate Rojbin Akdağ, Van Deputy Candidate Mukaddes Karakoç, Edremit Municipal Council Member Handan Karakoyun, Tusba Mayor Deputy Berken Kizilboga, Free Women Movement (TJA) members Hawar Derya, Hatice Akdag, Peace Mother Pervin Ozgur, Democratic Regions Party (DBP) Provincial Administrator Neriman Urar were also taken into custody.&nbsp;

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	The women were taken to Provincial Security Directorate while the reason for their detention remains unknown.&nbsp;

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