HDP Spokesperson Ayhan Bilgen Detained Again

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Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) Kars MP and Party Spokesperson Ayhan Bilgen has been taken into custody again.

Upon opposition by Diyarbakır Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, warrant was issued to forcibly take HDP Adana MP Meral Danış Beştaş and HDP Party Spokesperson Ayhan Bilgen for arrest.

Bilgen was taken into custody in Diyarbakır.

Danış-Beştaş was taken into custody in her apartment in Diyarbakır on January 28 and later released on probation. Bilgen was also taken into custody in Ankara on January 20, taken to Diyarbakır and later released on probation. (EA/DG)