‘Social Media’ Arrest in Erzincan

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One of seven people who were detained on charge of “promoting PKK/KCK (Kurdistan Workers’ Party/Kurdistan Communities Union) and DHKP-C (Revolutionary People’s Liberation Party-Front)” was detained in Erzincan today (April 3).

Detained by teams from Provincial Gendarmerie Commandership as part of the investigation launched by İliç Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, the seven people were referred to first prosecutor’s office and then to judgeship.

İliç Criminal Judgeship of Peace released six people on probation and ruled for arrest of one person over “illegal organization propaganda”.

The Ministry of Interior previously announced that 845 people who criticized the Afrin operation on social media and participated in critical activities had been taken into custody. (AS/TK)